Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions
by Frank Harris
Publisher: F. Harris 1918
ISBN/ASIN: 0786704799
Number of pages: 348
Description:
A biography of the great man, written by the Irish-American author, editor, journalist and publisher who was friendly with many well-known figures of his day. A wonderful work of art itself, no unnecessary data is wasted, no long reflexions bore us.
Download or read it online for free here:
Download link 1
Download link 2
(multiple formats)
Similar books
The Last Days of Tolstoyby V. G. Chertkov - William Heinemann
So much misunderstanding has accumulated in connection with the last years and days of Leo Nikolaevitch Tolstoy's life, that before starting upon this first detailed account of his 'going away' I begin with a somewhat lengthy introduction.
(9666 views)
Sir Walter Scottby Richard Holt Hutton - Macmillan
Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, popular throughout much of the world during his time. Scott was the first English-language author to have a truly international career in his lifetime.
(9388 views)
Dangerous Intimacy: The Untold Story of Mark Twain's Final Yearsby Karen Lystra - University of California Press
The last years of Mark Twain's life are sadly familiar: crippled by losses and tragedies, american humorist sank into a deep depression. This book recovers Twain's final years as they really were--lived in the shadow of deception and prejudice.
(15374 views)
Mark Twain's Burlesque Autobiographyby Mark Twain
' I was born without teeth -- and there Richard III had the advantage of me; but I was born without a humpback, likewise, and there I had the advantage of him. My parents were neither very poor nor conspicuously honest. '
(12363 views)