Constance : the tragic and scandalous life of Mrs Oscar Wilde / Franny Moyle.
| Author/creator | Moyle, Franny |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st Pegasus Books cloth ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Pegasus Books, 2012, ©2011. |
| Description | vii, 374 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The sins of the parents... -- Terribly bad taste -- The sunflower and the lily -- 'Bunthorne is to get his bride' -- Violets in the refrigerator -- Ardour and indifference -- A literary couple -- 'Not to kiss females' -- Qui patitur vincit -- My own darling mother -- A dark bitter forest -- Modern-day Martha -- The strife of tongues -- Madame Holland -- Life is a terrible thing. |
| Abstract | Part of a gilded couple, Constance Wilde was a popular children's author, a fashion icon, and a leading campaigner for women's rights. A founding member of the magical society The Golden Dawn, her pioneering and questioning spirit encouraged her to sample some of the more controversial aspects of her time. Mrs. Oscar Wilde was a phenomenon in her own right. She held a privileged position in society. In the spring of 1895 her life changed irrevocably. That spring Constance's entire life was eclipsed by scandal. Forced to flee to the Continent with her two sons, her glittering literary and political career ended abruptly. She lived in exile until her death. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 354-357) and index. |
| ISBN | 9781605983813 |
| ISBN | 1605983810 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PR5823 .M69 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |