Wilde in America by David M Friedman
The story of Oscar Wilde's 1882 American tour explains how this quotable literary eminence became famous for being famous.
"..impeccably-researched and absorbing chronicle..." -- The Independent
"...fascinating study...Not many biographers will have sifted through the archives of the St Louis Post Dispatch for February 1882, for example, yet Friedman yields interesting facts and figures about the itinerary." -- Roger Lewis, Book of the Week - The Times
"...engrossing, entertaining gem of a book..." -- The Tablet
"...thoughtful and engaging…" -- The Sunday Telegraph
"...fascinating study...Not many biographers will have sifted through the archives of the St Louis Post Dispatch for February 1882, for example, yet Friedman yields interesting facts and figures about the itinerary." -- Roger Lewis, Book of the Week - The Times
"...engrossing, entertaining gem of a book..." -- The Tablet
"...thoughtful and engaging…" -- The Sunday Telegraph
David M. Friedman is the author of Wilde in America, A Mind of Its Own: A Cultural History of the Penis and The Immortalists: Charles Lindbergh, Dr. Alexis Carrel, and Their Daring Quest to Live Forever.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780393063172 |
| ISBN 10 | 0393063178 |
| Title | Wilde in America |
| Author | David M Friedman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2015-02-13 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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