Oscar - A Life

Matthew Sturgis

Head of Zeus

2018

889 páginas

1d 5h 38m

ISBN-13: 9781788545983

Oscar Wilde's life – like his wit – was alive with paradox. He was both an early exponent and a victim of 'celebrity culture': famous for being famous, he was lauded and ridiculed in equal measure. His achievements were frequently downplayed, his successes resented. He had a genius for comedy but strove to write tragedies. He was an unabashed snob who nevertheless delighted in exposing the faults of society. He affected a dandified disdain but was prone to great acts of kindness. Although happily married, he became a passionate lover of men and – at the very peak of his success – brought disaster upon himself. He disparaged authority, yet went to the law to defend his love for Lord Alfred Douglas. Having delighted in fashionable throngs, Wilde died almost alone: barely a dozen people were at his graveside.

Yet despite this ruinous end, Wilde's star continues to shine brightly. His was a life of quite extraordinary drama. Above all, his flamboyant refusal to conform to the social and sexual orthodoxies of his day make him a hero and an inspiration to all who seek to challenge convention.

In the first major biography of Oscar Wilde in thirty years, Matthew Sturgis draws on a wealth of new material and fresh research to place the man firmly in the context of his times. He brings alive the distinctive mood and characters of the fin de siècle in the richest and most compelling portrait of Wilde to date.

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Oscar wilde - Matthew Sturgis

Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) foi um escritor, poeta e dramaturgo irlandês, famoso por seu estilo afiado, humor e críticas sociais. Estudou na Universidade de Dublin e depois em Oxford, onde se destacou pelo intelecto e pelo gosto pela estética. Wilde foi um dos maiores representantes do movimento esteticista, que valorizava a arte pela arte.

Entre suas obras mais famosas estão *O Retrato de Dorian Gray* e peças como *O Leque de Lady Windermere* e *A Importância de Ser Prudente*. Wilde também era conhecido por seu estilo de vida extravagante e suas opiniões provocativas.

No entanto, sua carreira foi marcada por um escândalo: em 1895, foi preso e condenado por “indecência grave” devido à sua homossexualidade, considerada crime na época. Passou dois anos na prisão, o que prejudicou sua saúde e carreira.

Após cumprir a pena, Wilde viveu seus últimos anos na pobreza e no exílio na França, onde morreu aos 46 anos. Sua obra e personalidade continuam influentes, simbolizando a luta pela liberdade artística e pessoal.
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