Oscar Wilde: A Play

by Sewell Stokes and Leslie Stokes

Book Overview

""Oscar Wilde: A Play"" by Leslie Stokes is a dramatic work that explores the life and times of the famous Irish playwright, poet, and novelist, Oscar Wilde. The play is set in the late 19th century and follows Wilde's rise to fame as a literary figure and his eventual downfall due to his homosexuality and scandalous personal life. The play delves into the complexities of Wilde's relationships, both romantic and platonic, and his struggles with societal norms and expectations. Through a series of scenes and conversations, the play examines the themes of love, sexuality, identity, and artistic expression. Stokes portrays Wilde as a complex and multifaceted character, highlighting his wit, charm, and intelligence, as well as his flaws and vulnerabilities. Overall, ""Oscar Wilde: A Play"" offers a compelling and thought-provoking portrait of one of the most celebrated and controversial figures in literary history.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: 143258023X
• ISBN13: 9781432580230
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"