Oscar Wilde A Certain Genius by Barbara Belford 200 Random House Publishing Biography book gifts Literary biographies
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This is a near fine (almost like new) hardcover with dust jacket. 2000 Random House Publishing. NOTE: this copy has a small red remainder dot (publishers overstock) on top outer page edges, does not carry over to inside pages. The inside pages are crisp and clean. The binding is tight and straight. Tan hardcover boards under jacket feature brown quarter trim with blue lettering along spine and are also near fine with barely a hint of shelf wear. The accompanying dust jacket is near fine but does show light shelf wear from display. Medium octavo book size or 6.5" x 9.5" with 380 pages including index and photo credits.
Oscar Wilde A Certain Genius by Barbara Belford is a biography that broke new ground in the evocation of Oscar Wilde's personal life and in understanding the choices he made for his art. The book was extensively researched and includes historical details throughout. It traces Wilde from childhood in an intellectual Irish household to his maturity as a London author and his years of European exile. The authors paints a portrait of not only the life of Oscar Wilde but includes details such as the the theaters, clubs and haunts that he made famous. His affairs and personal life are highlighted. Included is an extensive photo spread full of vintage photos of the writer, his family and times.
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