Rennell Rodd, Oscar Wilde

Rose Leaf and Apple Leaf

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 106
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 159g
• ISBN-13: 9781017955972
• ISBN-10: 1017955972
• Artikelnr.: 66975230

Autorenporträt

Rennell Rodd (1858-1941) was a distinguished English diplomat, poet, and politician, remembered for his contribution to literature and public service. Born in London, Rodd pursued his education at Oxford, where he cultivated an interest in poetry and the arts that would accompany him alongside his diplomatic career. His literary work is often characterized by its aesthetic beauty and classical influence, traits that are evident in his poetry collection, 'Rose Leaf and Apple Leaf' (1882), which included an introduction by Oscar Wilde, attesting to its literary significance within the aesthetic movement of the time. Rodd's poetry is noted for its delicate imagery and lyrical quality, capturing the ethereal aspects of nature and human experience. Despite his success in literature, Rodd's primary calling was diplomacy, where he served in various capacities, including as British Ambassador to Italy. His literary contributions, however, remain an integral part of his legacy, showcasing his versatility and breadth as a poet and scholar. His works resonate with the refined tastes of the late Victorian era and early 20th-century audiences, exemplifying the era's cultural and aesthetic sensibilities.