Project Gutenberg 2011-05-02 Public domain in the USA. 255 Ransome, Arthur 1884 1967 12015536 Oscar Wilde, a Critical Study Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Oscar Wilde, a Critical Study" by Arthur Ransome is a biographical critique written in the early 20th century. The book examines the life and works of the renowned writer Oscar Wilde, delving into the intricate interplay between his experiences and literary output. Ransome aims to provide a thorough understanding of Wilde's artistry, while also intertwining insights into his tumultuous life, which ultimately influenced his writings." The opening of the book sets a reflective tone, introducing Ransome's intention to diverge from conventional criticism, which often focuses solely on Wilde's personal tragedy and legal failings. Ransome expresses a desire to initially explore Wilde's works in isolation to better understand their essence, yet acknowledges that this approach is ultimately flawed. He articulates the necessity of examining the context of Wilde's life—his background, influences, and the literary landscape of his time—to achieve a more nuanced appreciation of his art. This introductory section establishes the framework for Ransome's subsequent analysis, emphasizing that Wilde's life was not just a backdrop but an integral component of his creative identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 -- Criticism and interpretation PR Text Category: Literature - Other Category: Biographies 317083 2025-07-14T14:45:03.460923 text/html 319171 2011-05-02T12:20:12 text/html 263855 2025-07-14T14:45:11.000928 application/epub+zip 266249 2025-07-14T14:45:06.677881 application/epub+zip 192591 2025-07-14T14:45:05.456923 application/epub+zip 446059 2025-07-14T14:45:14.226889 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 429287 2025-07-14T14:45:10.185923 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 334641 2022-09-16T12:56:43.529778 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286059 2025-07-14T14:45:02.938947 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 285755 2011-05-02T12:20:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 285780 2011-05-02T12:20:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20754 2025-07-14T14:45:14.369857 application/rdf+xml 15466 2025-07-14T14:45:05.950890 image/jpeg 3835 2025-07-14T14:45:05.702906 image/jpeg 112714 2011-05-02T12:20:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 171957 2011-05-02T12:20:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 112524 2011-05-02T12:20:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 251441 2025-07-14T14:45:03.492918 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia