Oscar Wilde: A Play

By Sewell Stokes and Leslie Stokes

Book Overview

Oscar Wilde: A Play is a dramatic work written by Leslie Stokes that depicts the life and career of the famous Irish writer and playwright, Oscar Wilde. The play is set in the late 19th century and explores Wilde's rise to fame as a writer and his subsequent fall from grace due to his homosexuality, which was considered a criminal offense at the time.The play follows Wilde's relationships with his wife Constance and his lover Lord Alfred Douglas, as well as his interactions with other notable figures of the time, such as George Bernard Shaw and Queen Victoria. It also delves into the societal attitudes towards homosexuality and the legal battles Wilde faced as a result of his sexuality.Through a combination of dialogue, monologues, and flashbacks, Stokes presents a complex and nuanced portrayal of Wilde, highlighting his wit, charm, and talent as well as his flaws and vulnerabilities. The play ultimately serves as a tribute to Wilde's enduring legacy as a literary icon and a symbol of the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163165697
• ISBN13: 9781163165690
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"