Wilde's Women: How Oscar Wilde was Shaped by the Women he Knew by Eleanor Fitzsi

Description: Wilde's Women by Eleanor Fitzsimons The fresh, revealing and entertaining account of Oscar Wilde, the most influential writer of his age, and the women who inspired him. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Hailed as a gay icon and pioneer of individualism, Oscar Wildes insistence that there should be no law for anybody made him a staunch defender of gender equality. Women were a source of inspiration shaping his life and career.Wildes Women is the first book to tell the story of his female friends and colleagues who not only traded witticisms with Wilde but gave him access to vital publicity and informed his social commentaries. Eleanor Fitzsimons reframes Wildes story and his legacy through the women in his life including such fascinating figures as Florence Balcombe, who left him for Bram Stoker, his inseperable friend, actress Lillie Langtry, and his tragic and witty niece Dolly who loved fast cars, cocaine and foreign women.Replete with fascinating detail and anecdotes, Wildes Women relates the untold story of how the writer played a vitally sympathetic role on behalf of many women and how they supported him in the midst of a changing Victorian society. Author Biography WC Eleanor Fitzsimons is a researcher, writer, journalist and occasional broadcaster, specialising in historical and current feminist issues. Her work has been published in a range of newspapers and journals including The Sunday Times, Guardian and The Irish Times and she is a regular radio and television contributor. Review Even if you think you know all about Wilde, this highly entertaining book, packed with fascinating detail and anecdotes, will still surprise you The LadyEleanor Fitzsimons is to be congratulated on finding a new and eminently profitable angle from which to approach him [Wilde]: the women who were so uncommonly significant in his life Simon Callow, GuardianA remarkable book... the breadth and depth of research is astonishing Emma ThompsonA refreshing approach to a familiar life story - an approach which could profitably be taken with other literary figures, who have been judged, generally speaking, by their relationships with men Times Literary SupplementAn illuminating study of Oscar Wildes life... Fitzsimons does a fascinating job of reminding us that it wasnt just the men in Wildes life that raised him up and brought him down, but that this troupe of exceptional women played their part too IndependentI adored this book. Its a fascinating, readable account and is stunningly well written Irish ExaminerA lively new study Irish TimesA lively debut biography... sharply drawn portraits of a colourful cast of characters... A brisk, sympathetic look at an understudied aspect of Wildes eventful life Kirkus ReviewsLively and comprehensive The Womens History Association of IrelandFitzsimons has produced a thought-provoking and illuminating read that is sure to offer new lines of thought for even the most knowledgeable Wilde fan. Thoroughly readable and accessible, this is a must for students of Wilde of those who just have an appreciation of the man and his work We Love This BookA well-written, deeply researched, and detailed biographical portrait of the many women in Wildes life, from his mother and wife to actresses and socialites Library JournalHighly enjoyable and generally reliable Washington PostIm hugely grateful to Eleanor for sharing this book with me, its been a joy to read and is meticulously researched. You can feel her passion for the subject leaping from the pages, and its contagious! Sheroes of HistoryFitzsimons is showing us another kind of reality... a real person through the eyes of the many women who knew Wilde Independent Review Quote Even if you think you know all about Wilde, this highly entertaining book, packed with fascinating detail and anecdotes, will still surprise you. Promotional "Headline" The fresh, revealing and entertaining account of Oscar Wilde, the most influential writer of his age, and the women who inspired him. Details ISBN0715651196 ISBN-10 0715651196 ISBN-13 9780715651193 Author Eleanor Fitzsimons Pages 320 Format Paperback Year 2016 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 828.809 Publication Date 2016-09-08 Media Book Subtitle How Oscar Wilde was Shaped by the Women he Knew Imprint Duckworth Language English Translated from English Short Title Wildes Women UK Release Date 2016-09-08 AU Release Date 2016-09-08 Publisher Duckworth Books Audience General NZ Release Date 2016-10-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159383836;

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