The evolution of Wilde's wit:

"Oscar Wilde's wit is foundational to his works, from his plays and novels to his self-defense at his trials. Through analysis of Wilde's collection of epigrams, 'Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young, ' Gantar constructs a framework for a systematic analysis of...

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Main Author: Gantar, Jure 1964- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Palgrave Macmillan 2015
Edition:1. ed.
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Summary:"Oscar Wilde's wit is foundational to his works, from his plays and novels to his self-defense at his trials. Through analysis of Wilde's collection of epigrams, 'Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young, ' Gantar constructs a framework for a systematic analysis of the different aspects of Wilde's wit: the relevance, significance, and cogency of its thought, and the coherence, intensity, and complexity of its expression. This book is a comprehensive account of Oscar Wilde's wit that focuses on discovering reasons for his critical success and ongoing legacy"--
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis Seite [175] - 186
Physical Description:191 S. 23 cm

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