The Portrait of Mr. W.H.
By Oscar Wilde
1889
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""The Portrait of Mr. W. H."" is a literary work by the renowned Irish author Oscar Wilde. It is a novella that was first published in 1889. The story is centered around the mysterious identity of Mr. W. H., who is believed to be the young man to whom Shakespeare dedicated his sonnets. The narrator of the story, a fictional character named Cyril Graham, becomes obsessed with the idea of discovering the true identity of Mr. W. H. He believes that the young man was the inspiration for Shakespeare's sonnets, which were written as a declaration of love to him. The novella is a fictional exploration of the history and mystery behind Shakespeare's sonnets, and the true identity of the man they were dedicated to. The story delves into themes of love, obsession, and the power of art to inspire and influence people. The novella is known for its elegant prose, rich symbolism, and its exploration of the complexities of human relationships. It is a must-read for fans of Oscar Wilde's work and anyone interested in the history and literary legacy of Shakespeare's sonnets.I collected all the passages that seemed to me to corroborate this view, and they produced a strong impression on me, and showed me how complete Cyril Graham's theory really was. I also saw that it was quite easy to separate those lines in which he speaks of the Sonnets themselves from those in which he speaks of his great dramatic work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Oscar Wilde
Author · 380 books
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was an Irish playwright, poet, and author of numerous short stories, and one novel. Known for his biting wit, and a plentitude of aphorisms, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially The Importance of Being Earnest. As the result of a widely covered series of trials, Wilde suffered a dramatic downfall and was imprisoned for two years hard labour after being convicted of "gross indecency" with other men. After Wilde was released from prison he set sail for Dieppe by the night ferry. He never returned to Ireland or Britain, and died in poverty.
