Teleny; Or, the Reverse of the Medal
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Teleny; Or, the Reverse of the Medal by Monsieur Oscar Wilde
The homoerotic novel Teleny is an important antithesis to the prudish idealism of the neo-classic and neo-romantic lyric love poetry of the fin du siecle. It is a work of unmasking the cynical double moral standards of the Victorian era: The love of Camille and Teleny is shattered by social reprisals. The book was published in 1893 in 200 copies by Leonard Smithers who praised it as being the most powerful and cleverly written erotic romance which has appeared in the English language during that era, a book that will certainly rank as the chief of its class.Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), a poet and playwright, is best remembered for his 1890s comedies, such as The Importance of Being Earnest, as well as his sad imprisonment and premature death.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781934555972 |
| ISBN 10 | 1934555975 |
| Title | Teleny; Or, the Reverse of the Medal |
| Author | Monsieur Oscar Wilde |
| Series | Valancourt Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Valancourt Books |
| Year published | 2010-06-07 |
| Number of pages | 202 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |