Irish Peacock & Scarlet Marquess: The Real Trial of Oscar Wilde Tapa dura - 2003

Fourth Estate, 2003-04-07. Hardcover. Very Good.

Hardback. Very Good.

Hardback. Good.

For the first time Merlin Holland (Wilde's only grandson) presents the original transcript of the famous Wilde vs Queensberry trial. With extensive footnotes and a new introduction, this definitive account is a dramatic read to delight Wilde enthusiasts and the general reader. One of the most famous love affairs in literary history is that of Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas. When it became public, it cost Wilde everything. Merlin Holland has discovered the original courtroom transcript of the trial which led to his grandfather's tragedy. Here for the first time is the true record, without the distortions of previous accounts. On 18th February 1895 Bosie's father, the Marquess of Queensberry, delivered a note to the Albemarle Club addressed to 'Oscar Wilde posing as somdomite [sic]'. With Bosie's encouragement, Wilde decided to sue the Marquess for libel. As soon as the trial opened London's literary darling was at the centre of the greatest scandal of his time. Wilde's fall… Leer más

HarperCollins Publishers. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

HarperCollins Publishers, 2003. Hardcover. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Fourth Estate (GB), 2003. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Fourth Estate. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!