Project Gutenberg 2022-03-10 Public domain in the USA. 136 Beerbohm, Max, Sir 1872 1956 Beerbohm, Henry Maximilian, Sir 46028535 A Peep Into the Past $aUnited States :$bM. Harzof,$c1923. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Peep_into_the_Past Donald Cummings from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "A Peep Into the Past" by Max Beerbohm is a satirical essay written in the early 20th century. The book reflects on the life of Oscar Wilde, a prominent literary figure of the late Victorian era, and examines the memory of his past exploits and notoriety in a changing societal landscape. This work provides an interesting glimpse into Wilde's life post-fame, showcasing the complexities of his character and the passage of time. In the essay, Beerbohm presents a vivid portrayal of Wilde in his later years, living a quieter life with his family in Chelsea. Despite his reduced circumstances, Wilde remains devoted to his craft, working diligently at his writing while reminiscing about his past encounters with notable figures. The narrative blends humor and nostalgia, capturing Wilde's eccentricities and charm, along with his quirky habits. The essay serves both as a tribute to Wilde's enduring artistry and as a reflection on the ephemeral nature of fame, illustrated through Beerbohm’s sharp wit and affectionate tone. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/peepintopast00beer 20220307102620beerbohm 1923 US Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 PR Text Category: Humour Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 41657 2025-07-27T03:30:35.714443 text/html 18496 2024-10-18T19:53:34 text/html 1156048 2025-07-27T03:30:38.113445 application/epub+zip 1155129 2025-07-27T03:30:36.407471 application/epub+zip 85171 2025-07-27T03:30:36.028423 application/epub+zip 1177521 2025-07-27T03:30:39.953424 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1168131 2025-07-27T03:30:37.806449 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 99670 2022-09-30T12:01:04.540326 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 33231 2025-07-27T03:30:35.521450 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 13373 2024-10-18T19:53:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16970 2025-07-27T03:30:40.618414 application/rdf+xml 12137 2025-07-27T03:30:36.122421 image/jpeg 2060 2025-07-27T03:30:36.073430 image/jpeg 1124207 2025-07-27T03:30:35.743486 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