This edition also contains 33 of oscar wilde s letters to friends, an oxford reminiscence of wilde by w. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Letters which have surfaced since my father wrote his book show that. In 1914 max beerbohm wrote to vyvyan holland, the younger son of oscar and constance wilde, on the occasion of hollands wedding.
The mediaeval courts of love 1927 privately printed book. As the public interest in oscar wilde grew, and the lies about him multiplied, vyvyan holland, wildes son, decided to write his own account of the oscar wilde scandal and its aftermath. Son of oscar wilde book by vyvyan holland thriftbooks. Vyvyan holland s most popular book is complete works of oscar wilde. Declaring nothing apropos except astonishment i send from america footage i recently discovered of oscar wildes son vyvyan holland. This edition also contains 33 of oscar wildes letters to friends, an oxford reminiscence of wilde by w. He is the only grandchild of oscar wilde, whose life he has researched and written about extensively. He was the second son of oscar wilde and constance lloyd, after his brother cyril. In 1987 richard ellmann published oscar wilde, a very minute biography.
Son of oscar wilde has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Thelma holland was oscar wildes daughterinlaw and for some 12 years the queens beautician. Her devotion to wildes memory made her something of a guardian of his best attributes oscar as a. Wildes second son was christened vyvyan oscar beresford, though his parents according to rupert hartdavis preferred the spelling vivian as in one of the speakers names in wildes dialogue the decay of lying. The complete works of oscar wilde by vyvyan holland, 1969 ebay. Stephen moss meets the man responsible for keeping the legacy alive wildes grandson and geoffrey wheatcroft wonders why so much fuss is. With its thirtythree previously unpublished oscar wilde letters and its poignant recollections of a man as spontaneous, humane, and sincere as he was prodigiously witty, vyvyan holland s memoir of his famous father has come to be regarded as a biographical classic in wildean studies. Vyvyans mother, constance, died in 1898, and her family tried to obliterate the memory of. Oscar wilde by vyvyan holland goodreads share book. Cyril holland was the older of the two sons of oscar wilde and constance lloyd and brother to vyvyan holland.
According to vyvyan hollands accounts in his autobiography, son of oscar wilde, oscar was a devoted and loving father to his two sons and their childhood was a relatively happy one. Vyvyan holland has 18 books on goodreads with 2019 ratings. He was the second son of oscar wilde and constance lloyd, and had a brother cyril. With its thirtythree previously unpublished oscar wilde letters. Buy oscar wilde by vyvyan holland from waterstones today. It was revised and updated by merlin holland in 1999. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket if applicable is included for hard covers. Cyril wilde by now cyril holland pictured in 1897, in genoa. It also features a large portion of his essays and letters and an introduction by wildes son, vyvyan holland. Holland makes no effort to answer burning questions about the demise of his fatherone of the greatest figures of moden english literature. Wilde s second son was christened vyvyan oscar beresford, though his parents according to rupert hartdavis preferred the spelling vivian as in one of the speakers names in wilde s dialogue the decay of lying. His fathers books were removed from the shelves of book stores, and. You can enjoy this soft documents son of oscar wilde, by vyvyan holland in any time you expect.
The book focuses on how the scandal caused by wildes trials affected his family, most notably his wife, constance, and their children, cyril and vyvyan. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. May have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Beerbohm sent his regrets for not having been able to attend the wedding, together with a present. The complete works of oscar wilde by oscar wilde, 9780060963934, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. After 1895, when wilde was convicted of the charge of gross indecency and imprisoned, constance changed her surname, and those of their sons, to holland.
Christopher merlin vyvyan holland born 1945 in london is a biographer and editor. Montgomery hyde papers related to oscar wilde by h. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Vyvan holland was just a child when his beloved father oscar wilde disappeared from his life in 1895. With its thirtythree previously unpublished oscar wilde letters and its poignant recollections of a man as spontaneous, humane, and sincere as he was prodigiously. Vyvyan wilde was barely nine years old when his father was convicted of gross indecency and sentenced to two years in prison. However his downfall from being the darling of the salons to an object of vicious calumny was not only a remarkable cause celebre but also a pitiful tragedy. Vyvyan holland and his son merlinson and grandson of.
It has the advantage of being easily breakable if you dont like it. Vyvyan oscar beresford wilde author, son of oscar wilde his surname was changed from wilde to holland by his mother, constance mary wilde. Vyvyan beresford holland this biography of oscar wilde was written by his son. Oscar wilde, in full oscar fingal oflahertie wills wilde, born october 16, 1854, dublin, irelanddied november 30, 1900, paris, france, irish wit, poet, and dramatist whose reputation rests on his only novel, the picture of dorian gray 1891, and on his comic masterpieces lady windermeres fan 1892 and the importance of being earnest 1895. Holland, vyvyan beresford 18861967 worldcat identities. Now available with a new foreword by merlin holland, vyvyan holland s son, this memoirwhich vyvyan holland described as not a very amusing or entertaining storyreveals oscar wilde as a muchloved though often absent member of the family. Ward, some prose poems by wilde, letters from lord alfred douglas to vyvyan holland and several contemporary newspaper reports of events during and after the oscar wilde affair. Mar 27, 2015 it is your time to obtain soft data book son of oscar wilde, by vyvyan holland rather the printed records. Vyvyans son merlin is also a writer and the family has kept the name holland, never reverting to wilde. Stephen moss meets the man responsible for keeping the legacy alive wilde s grandson and geoffrey wheatcroft wonders why so much fuss is made over an. The third edition incorporates texts which were previously available only in difficulttoobtain form as well as corrections and emendations to the text by the critic and columnist merlin holland complete works of oscar wilde.
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Holland, however, preferred the spelling given at his christening. Gallery newdigate prize oscar wilde oscar wrote oxford. Vyvyan holland is currently considered a single author.
The encyclopedia britannica book of the year 1968 erroneously reports the aforementioned. Son of oscar wilde is a remarkable story told by wildes youngest son. It is your time to obtain soft data book son of oscar wilde, by vyvyan holland rather the printed records. Cyril died shot by a sniper in ww1 but vyvyan went on to help publish oscar wi. With its thirtythree previously unpublished oscar wilde letters and its poignant recollections of a man as spontaneous, humane, and sincere as he was prodigiously witty, vyvyan hollands memoir of his famous father has come to be regarded as a biographical classic in wildean studies.
The complete works of oscar wilde by vyvyan holland, 1969. Books by vyvyan holland author of the book of signs. Book is in like new condition, the dust jacket is in very good condition, minor shelf wear. Son of oscar wilde book by vyvyan b holland 4 available. Vyvyan holland was a british writer of son of oscar wilde 1954. After wilde was gaoled his wife constance lloyd, changed their surname to a surname to holland. Vyvyan oscar beresford was the name used for his christening, although vivian was more commonly used by the family. According to vyvyan hollands accounts in his autobiography, son of oscar wilde 1954, oscar was a devoted and loving father to his two sons and their childhood was a relatively happy one. Wilde expressed his obligation by calling the painter in his story basil hallward. Now available with a new foreword by merlin holland, vyvyan hollands son, this memoirwhich vyvyan holland described as not a very amusing or. Vyvyan holland son of oscar wilde contemporary culture.
This collection includes oscar wildes only novel, the picture of dorian gray, as. Son of oscar wilde is a remarkable story told by wilde s youngest son. Vyvyan holland and me about the time he wrote son of oscar wilde. Nov 24, 2000 it is 100 years since oscar wilde s death. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. My life has been one of concealment and repression, vyvyan holland wrote in his autobiography, published in 1954. Son of oscar wilde by holland, vyvyan dust jacket in good condition. Apr 05, 2020 with its thirtythree previously unpublished oscar wilde letters and its poignant recollections of a man as spontaneous, humane, and sincere as he was prodigiously witty, vyvyan holland s memoir of his famous father has come to be regarded as a biographical classic in wildean studies. After his mothers death a year later, he and his brother vyvyan were raised by relatives, who had taken legal means to keep the boys father, oscar wilde from raising them. Vyvyan holland son of oscar wilde lloyd webber musical list andrew lloyd webber biography when it comes to musical theatre, there is hardly anyone with the caliber of contributions the ancient mythology of modern science. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use.
Because of the extremely negative public opinion of oscar wilde in. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than. Vyvyan holland born vyvyan wilde, son of oscar and his son merlin. Complete works by oscar wilde book boris brasol papers by boris brasol h. Vyvyan holland studied law at trinity hall in the university of cambridge from 1905, but tired. A life in letters was published, and his volume coffee with oscar wilde, an imagined conversation with wilde, was released in the autumn of 2007. Son of oscar wilde by vyvyan holland, merlin holland. However his downfall from being the darling of the salons to an object of vicious calumny was not only a remarkable cause celebre but also a. Ebook free ebook son of oscar wilde, by vyvyan holland. Buy a cheap copy of son of oscar wilde book by vyvyan holland. Vyvyan is the father of merlin holland, oscar wildes only grandchild. His father, oscar wilde, had been in prison for two years. By far the most interesting and entertaining book of essays that oscar wilde wrote was intentions, in which he really gave rein to his imagination.
Vyvyan oscar beresford wilde date and place of birth. The first publication of son of oscar wilde in 1954 was a daring endeavor, considering that homosexuality remained a crime in england at that time, and his father had been convicted of that crime. The complete works of oscar wilde by oscar wilde, vyvyan holland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Goya, a pictorial biography by holland, vyvyan beresford and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Oscar wilde, in full oscar fingal oflahertie wills wilde, born october 16, 1854, dublin, irelanddied november 30, 1900, paris, france, irish wit, poet, and dramatist whose reputation rests on his only novel, the picture of dorian gray 1891, and on his comic. Buy son of oscar wilde by vyvyan holland online at alibris. In my own opinion, it is the most absorbing of all his works. A series of errors based on pride and ego precipitates the downfall of wilde from celebrated author, playwright, and poet to the depths of prison.
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Vyvyan holland, obe 3 november 1886 10 october 1967, born vyvyan oscar beresford wilde in london, was a british author and translator. A studio book vyvyan beresford holland snippet view 1960. A legendary figure of his generation, oscar wilde rapidly became the most successful playwright and the most celebrated wit in the englishspeaking world. Son of oscar wilde by vyvyan holland stated first edtion. As the public interest in oscar wilde grew, and the lies about him multiplied, vyvyan holland, wilde s son, decided to write his own account of the oscar wilde scandal and its aftermath. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The first publication of son of oscar wilde in 1954 was a daring endeavor, considering that homosexuality remained a crime in england at that time, and his. Son of oscar wilde by vyvyan holland a penguin a week. Vyvyan holland primary author only author division. With its thirtythree previously unpublished oscar wilde letters and its poignant recollections of a man as spontaneous, humane, and sincere as he was prodigiously witty, vyvyan hollands memoir of his famous father has come to be regarded as a. Vyvyan holland and his son merlinson and grandson of oscar wilde. Education however, after oscars imprisonment for gross indecency, constance chose to take on the surname holland for both the boys and herself.
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