Oscar Wilde

Vera; Or, The Nihilists (eBook, ePUB)

Revolutionary Themes and Political Intrigue in Oscar Wilde's Thought-Provoking Play

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Oscar Wilde's "Vera; Or, The Nihilists" presents a captivating exploration of the philosophical and political undercurrents of nihilism amid a backdrop of 19th-century Russian revolutionism. Written in a dramatic style that combines intricate character development with sharp, witty dialogue, the play delves into the turmoil of human emotions and moral dilemmas. Wilde deftly employs the tension between idealistic aspiration and brutal reality, capturing the zeitgeist that questioned traditional values and societal norms. Through its vivid portrayal of passion, betrayal, and the quest for meaning, the work serves as a compelling reflection on the impact of radical thought on personal agency and existential despair. Oscar Wilde, renowned for his flamboyant wit and aesthetic principles, was profoundly influenced by the socio-political landscape of his time. The rise of nihilism in Russia struck a chord with Wilde, who faced his own public and private battles regarding social conventions and personal identity. His encounters with revolutionary ideas and figures informed the creation of "Vera," offering a captivating synthesis of political philosophy and intricate human relationships that reveal Wilde's deep engagement with the themes of sacrifice and disillusionment. Readers seeking a thought-provoking dive into the charged atmosphere of political idealism and individual struggle will find "Vera; Or, The Nihilists" both enlightening and engrossing. With its rich literary style and philosophical depth, Wilde's work resonates with contemporary concerns about activism, ethics, and the quest for authenticity, making it a timeless classic that invites reflection and discussion.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 143
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664654236
• Artikelnr.: 58447700

Autorenporträt

Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde, also known as Oscar Wilde, was an Irish poet and playwright who lived from 16 October 1854 to 30 November 1900. He wrote in a variety of genres throughout the 1880s before becoming one of London's most well-known playwrights in the early 1890s. The Picture of Dorian Gray, his plays and epigrams, as well as the circumstances surrounding his meningitis-related early death at age 46 and criminal conviction for gross indecency for consensual homosexual activities in "one of the earliest celebrity trials," is what people will remember him for most. Anglo-Irish intellectuals in Dublin, Wilde's parents were. French and German were picked up by young Wilde with ease. While in college, Wilde read the Greats and distinguished himself as an outstanding student of classical literature, first at Trinity College Dublin and then at Oxford. He became involved with the aestheticism movement, which was being spearheaded by two of his professors, Walter Pater and John Ruskin. Wilde moved to London after finishing college and became a part of rich social and cultural circles. Queensberry intended to publicly humiliate Wilde by tossing a bouquet of decaying vegetables onto the stage, but Wilde was informed and had Queensberry turned away from the theater.