The Trials of Oscar Wilde

by Merlin Holland

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Thursday 14 February 1895 was the triumphant opening night of The Importance of Being Earnest and the zenith of Wilde's career. Less than 100 days later, he found himself a common prisoner sentenced to two years hard labour. So what happened during the trials and what did Wilde say? Was he persecuted or the author of his own downfall? Using the actual words spoken in court, we can feel what it was like to be in the company of a flawed genius - as this less than ideal husband was suddenly reduced to a man of no importance.
  • ISBN10 0573110115
  • ISBN13 9780573110115
  • Publish Date 8 October 2014
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Samuel French Ltd
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 82
  • Language English