Echo de Paris by Laurence Housman

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Author Housman, Laurence, 1865-1959
LoC No. 24005689
Title Echo de Paris
Original Publication New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1924.
Note Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note A record of the author's last meeting with Oscar Wilde.
Credits Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Echo de Paris" by Laurence Housman is a dramatic dialogue written in the early 20th century. This work centers around a conversation among several characters, primarily focusing on the renowned figure of Oscar Wilde, exploring themes such as the nature of art, failure, and societal perception. The book captures a poignant moment of reflection and camaraderie amidst discussions of beauty and artistic integrity. The narrative unfolds outside a café in Paris, where three Englishmen are waiting for Wilde to arrive. As they converse, Wilde eventually makes his entrance, and the dialogue delves into various topics, including the meaning of success and failure in an artist's life, the absurdities of societal expectations, and personal anecdotes that reveal Wilde's multifaceted personality. The conversations are marked by witty repartees and philosophical musings, particularly Wilde’s thoughts on the true essence of art, emphasizing that failure often serves as a more profound teacher than success. Ultimately, the work encapsulates a moment in time that reflects both the brilliance and the tragic failures of artistic lives, particularly exemplified in Wilde’s own experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 -- Homes and haunts -- France -- Paris
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EBook-No. 72010
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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