Articles related to "Oscar Wilde"
Oscar Wilde's Best-Known Quotes
A selection of aphorisms from Oscar Wilde's most famous plays, critical essays, poetry, and his only novel, "The Picture of Dorian Gray."
oscar wilde quotes • famous quotes of oscar wilde • oscar wilde's epigrams • oscar wilde's best-known quotes • the picture of dorian gray
A selection of aphorisms from Oscar Wilde's most famous plays, critical essays, poetry, and his only novel, "The Picture of Dorian Gray."
oscar wilde quotes • famous quotes of oscar wilde • oscar wilde's epigrams • oscar wilde's best-known quotes • the picture of dorian gray
Oscar Wilde's Foray into Civil Rights
In 1882, Oscar Wilde toured America. One story from his journey indicates that the flippant 19th century superstar had more than one modern view of the world.
oscar wilde civil rights • victorian racism • victorian race relations • famous author • racism 19th century
In 1882, Oscar Wilde toured America. One story from his journey indicates that the flippant 19th century superstar had more than one modern view of the world.
oscar wilde civil rights • victorian racism • victorian race relations • famous author • racism 19th century
Oscar Wilde's Influence on Gay Identity
After his 1895 trial for gross indecency, Oscar Wilde's name became a byword for immorality. But in the 20th century, gay men embraced Wilde as an icon of gay history.
oscar wilde • gay icon • oscar wilde as a gay icon • oscar wilde and homosexuality • trial of oscar wilde
After his 1895 trial for gross indecency, Oscar Wilde's name became a byword for immorality. But in the 20th century, gay men embraced Wilde as an icon of gay history.
oscar wilde • gay icon • oscar wilde as a gay icon • oscar wilde and homosexuality • trial of oscar wilde
Fin-de-Seicle Fashion
The article this month is for the Fin-de-Seicle event. I am interested in the fashions of the time.
fin-de-siecle • fashion • late nineteenth century • history • women's fashion
The article this month is for the Fin-de-Seicle event. I am interested in the fashions of the time.
fin-de-siecle • fashion • late nineteenth century • history • women's fashion
Once in a Wilde
Oscar Wilde. Irish writer of novels, plays, and fairytales . Read the Selfish Giant, here.
oscar wilde • giants • fairy tales • gay • legends
Oscar Wilde. Irish writer of novels, plays, and fairytales . Read the Selfish Giant, here.
oscar wilde • giants • fairy tales • gay • legends
Oscar Wilde's To My Wife
Oscar Wilde is noted more for his plays than for his poems. He was a proponent of "art for art's sake," a kind of precursor to the fragmentation of modernism.
oscar wilde • to my wife • fragmentation • modernism • elizabethan sonnet
Oscar Wilde is noted more for his plays than for his poems. He was a proponent of "art for art's sake," a kind of precursor to the fragmentation of modernism.
oscar wilde • to my wife • fragmentation • modernism • elizabethan sonnet
Paris, Je' T'aime: Dazzling Tales
Set in various Parisian neighborhoods, international directors collaboratively create vignettes that portray romance, longing, loneliness, irony, and self-realization.
je't'aime • city of lights • romantic love • shining stars • oscar wilde's grave
Set in various Parisian neighborhoods, international directors collaboratively create vignettes that portray romance, longing, loneliness, irony, and self-realization.
je't'aime • city of lights • romantic love • shining stars • oscar wilde's grave
Scratch A Myth
The purpose of folklore is the purpose of this article.
hidden truths • folklore • folk tales • oscar wilde • charles perrault
The purpose of folklore is the purpose of this article.
hidden truths • folklore • folk tales • oscar wilde • charles perrault
The Aesthetic Dress Movement, Part I
This article looks at the Aesthetic Dress movement,which helped to define modern fashion.
fashion • art • modernism • clothes • victorian
This article looks at the Aesthetic Dress movement,which helped to define modern fashion.
fashion • art • modernism • clothes • victorian
The Picture of Dorian Gray: Self Portraits and Lost Souls
An overview of <i>The Picture of Dorian Gray</i> and an argument that Dorian's soul is not the only one captured on canvas.
oscar wilde • dorian gray • bosie • lord alfred douglas • homosexuality
An overview of <i>The Picture of Dorian Gray</i> and an argument that Dorian's soul is not the only one captured on canvas.
oscar wilde • dorian gray • bosie • lord alfred douglas • homosexuality
Wilde's An Ideal Husband - on Film
A lively and entertaining film version of Wilde's "An Ideal Husband" stars Rupert Everett, Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver and Jeremy Northam.
an ideal husband • oscar wilde • rupert everett • cate blanchett • jeremy northam
A lively and entertaining film version of Wilde's "An Ideal Husband" stars Rupert Everett, Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver and Jeremy Northam.
an ideal husband • oscar wilde • rupert everett • cate blanchett • jeremy northam
Stratford Festival
The Stratford Shakespearean Festival, in Stratford, Ontario, is the best-known theatre festival in Canada. There's no denying that.
stratford • ontario • theatre • avon • tom patterson
The Stratford Shakespearean Festival, in Stratford, Ontario, is the best-known theatre festival in Canada. There's no denying that.
stratford • ontario • theatre • avon • tom patterson
Absinthe Returns
Looking back a hundred years, it's hard to imagine the hysteria surrounding absinthe at the turn of the century.
absinthe • the green fairy • la fee verte • thujone • wormwood
Looking back a hundred years, it's hard to imagine the hysteria surrounding absinthe at the turn of the century.
absinthe • the green fairy • la fee verte • thujone • wormwood
HaUnTiNg MuSiC
It's All Hallow's E've ...Collections of Ghosts, mysteries and folklore flood the performing community with music and storylines that unwittingly conjure up the most lavish and outlandish creativity.
ghosts • classical diva • oscar wilde • shaw • handel
It's All Hallow's E've ...Collections of Ghosts, mysteries and folklore flood the performing community with music and storylines that unwittingly conjure up the most lavish and outlandish creativity.
ghosts • classical diva • oscar wilde • shaw • handel
Synopsis of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray.'
Oscar Wilde wrote only one novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, published in 1890. It is often cited as one of the last gothic novels and is now an acclaimed masterpiece.
dorian gray • oscar wilde • the picture of dorian gray • synopsis of the picture of dorian gray • characters in the picture of dorian gray
Oscar Wilde wrote only one novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, published in 1890. It is often cited as one of the last gothic novels and is now an acclaimed masterpiece.
dorian gray • oscar wilde • the picture of dorian gray • synopsis of the picture of dorian gray • characters in the picture of dorian gray
The Victoria Regina Tarot
The Victoria Regina Tarot Deck details the scope of Victorian history and gives a new twist to traditional Tarot card meanings.
victoria regina tarot • queen victoria • prince albert • tarot decks • the victorian era
The Victoria Regina Tarot Deck details the scope of Victorian history and gives a new twist to traditional Tarot card meanings.
victoria regina tarot • queen victoria • prince albert • tarot decks • the victorian era
Tour Literary Dublin
Dublin's famous writers range from Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and James Joyce through to Roddy Doyle today. The city is full of literary landmarks.
literary dublin • ireland • writers • authors • poets
Dublin's famous writers range from Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and James Joyce through to Roddy Doyle today. The city is full of literary landmarks.
literary dublin • ireland • writers • authors • poets
Visit Ireland - Dublin for History,Style and Fun
Dublin offers the historic and the contemporary: 8thc. Book of Kells at Trinity College, a concert by rock band U2, Bewley's 19th-c. coffee house or trendy Temple Bar.
ireland - dublin • book of kells • temple bar • customs house • bloomsday
Dublin offers the historic and the contemporary: 8thc. Book of Kells at Trinity College, a concert by rock band U2, Bewley's 19th-c. coffee house or trendy Temple Bar.
ireland - dublin • book of kells • temple bar • customs house • bloomsday
Dance of the Seven Veils
Explores how the "dance of the seven veils" came to be associated in people's minds with belly dancing.
belly dance • bellydance • belly • dance • dancing
Explores how the "dance of the seven veils" came to be associated in people's minds with belly dancing.
belly dance • bellydance • belly • dance • dancing
Funny Wedding Readings
Think outside the box! Why not choose a humorous reading for your wedding ceremony? Includes some tried and tested poems and quotes
lighthearted wedding readings • funny wedding poems • comic wedding readings • humorous verse wedding • john cooper clark i wanna be yours
Think outside the box! Why not choose a humorous reading for your wedding ceremony? Includes some tried and tested poems and quotes
lighthearted wedding readings • funny wedding poems • comic wedding readings • humorous verse wedding • john cooper clark i wanna be yours
John Madejski Rooms at Royal Academy of Art
The RA presents two displays: "High Art: Reynolds and History Painting 1780-1815" and "High Life: Celebrating the Loan of W P Frith's Private View at the Royal Academy".
joshua reynolds • sir norman foster • david hockney • tracey emin • anthony gormley
The RA presents two displays: "High Art: Reynolds and History Painting 1780-1815" and "High Life: Celebrating the Loan of W P Frith's Private View at the Royal Academy".
joshua reynolds • sir norman foster • david hockney • tracey emin • anthony gormley
Review of Wilde Stories a Lethe Press Anthology
A new collection from Lethe press, Wilde Stories, named after Oscar Wilde, showcases last year's best short, queer speculative fiction as edited by writer Steve Berman.
wilde stories lethe press • lethe press publisher • wilde stories by steve berman • steve berman editor writer • wilde stories queer fiction
A new collection from Lethe press, Wilde Stories, named after Oscar Wilde, showcases last year's best short, queer speculative fiction as edited by writer Steve Berman.
wilde stories lethe press • lethe press publisher • wilde stories by steve berman • steve berman editor writer • wilde stories queer fiction
The Importance Of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde described his play as a "trivial comedy for serious people", and he couldn't have been more right.
soulpepper theatre • the importance of being earnest • oscar wilde • ben barnes • young centre for the performing arts
Oscar Wilde described his play as a "trivial comedy for serious people", and he couldn't have been more right.
soulpepper theatre • the importance of being earnest • oscar wilde • ben barnes • young centre for the performing arts
The Keats-Shelley House
English poet John Keats spent the last few months of his life in Rome, Italy. The house where he stayed is now open as a museum for public tours.
john keats • keats-shelley house • piazza dispagna • rome • italy
English poet John Keats spent the last few months of his life in Rome, Italy. The house where he stayed is now open as a museum for public tours.
john keats • keats-shelley house • piazza dispagna • rome • italy
Vincit Veritas Part Two
This is Part Two of my article concerning the real story behind 'The Winslow Boy'.
winslow boy • archer-shee case • sir edward carson • famous english cases
This is Part Two of my article concerning the real story behind 'The Winslow Boy'.
winslow boy • archer-shee case • sir edward carson • famous english cases
William Hutt: 1920 - 2007
Actor Michael Therriault knew William Hutt as both an actor, in The Tempest and a director in one man show Oscar Remembered. Hutt loved Oscar Wilde.
william hutt • michael therriault • the tempest • ariel • prospero
Actor Michael Therriault knew William Hutt as both an actor, in The Tempest and a director in one man show Oscar Remembered. Hutt loved Oscar Wilde.
william hutt • michael therriault • the tempest • ariel • prospero
Wit & Humor Quotationary Book Review
A review of "Wit and Humor Quotationary" by Leonard Roy Frank
book review • quotation book review • leonard roy frank • quotations
A review of "Wit and Humor Quotationary" by Leonard Roy Frank
book review • quotation book review • leonard roy frank • quotations
Victorian Themes in Tennessee Williams' Plays (Part One of Two)
Along with Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams is commonly held to be one of the greatest American playwrights of the MODERN age. In many respects, however, I believe that his work subscribes to a Victorian, pre-modernist tradition, which I have attempted to evoke here.
tennessee williams • plays • victorianism • modernism
Along with Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams is commonly held to be one of the greatest American playwrights of the MODERN age. In many respects, however, I believe that his work subscribes to a Victorian, pre-modernist tradition, which I have attempted to evoke here.
tennessee williams • plays • victorianism • modernism
Victorian Themes in Tennessee Williams' Plays (Part Two of Two)
Along with Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams is commonly held to be one of the greatest American playwrights of the MODERN age. In many respects, however, I believe that his work subscribes to a Victorian, pre-Modernist tradition, which I have attempted to evoke here.
tennessee williams • victorianism • modernism • theatre • themes
Along with Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams is commonly held to be one of the greatest American playwrights of the MODERN age. In many respects, however, I believe that his work subscribes to a Victorian, pre-Modernist tradition, which I have attempted to evoke here.
tennessee williams • victorianism • modernism • theatre • themes
Cookie's Fortune | Goodbye, Lover | Life
Glenn Close hams it up, Patricia Arquette glams it up, and Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are in the slammer.
movie reviews • cookie's fortune • robert altman • glenn close • julianne moore
Glenn Close hams it up, Patricia Arquette glams it up, and Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are in the slammer.
movie reviews • cookie's fortune • robert altman • glenn close • julianne moore
Profile of Jean Anouilh
French master Jean Anouilh's winning plays were translated to film with Peter Sellers, Peter O'Toole, and Richard Burton, and his plays are as eccentric as their creator.
jean anouilh • anouilh jean • playwrights • french playwright • the lark
French master Jean Anouilh's winning plays were translated to film with Peter Sellers, Peter O'Toole, and Richard Burton, and his plays are as eccentric as their creator.
jean anouilh • anouilh jean • playwrights • french playwright • the lark
A Writer in France
A few resources for those who want to know more about the writer's life in France, including literary journals, readings, and other expat writers' websites.
paris • france • french • writer • writing
A few resources for those who want to know more about the writer's life in France, including literary journals, readings, and other expat writers' websites.
paris • france • french • writer • writing
Bard SummerScape 2007
For the first time, Bard SummerScape will take an in-depth look at a British composer in celebration of Edward Elgar's Sesquicentennial.
edward elgar • british composers • bard summerscape • classical music festival • classical music performances
For the first time, Bard SummerScape will take an in-depth look at a British composer in celebration of Edward Elgar's Sesquicentennial.
edward elgar • british composers • bard summerscape • classical music festival • classical music performances
Brian Tree on Dion Boucicault
Brian Tree says he wouldn't mind losing his job if he could get to see the Stratford Festival production of London Assurance from the audience.
irish playwright • dion boucicault • london assurance • brian tree • brian bedford
Brian Tree says he wouldn't mind losing his job if he could get to see the Stratford Festival production of London Assurance from the audience.
irish playwright • dion boucicault • london assurance • brian tree • brian bedford
Eccentric Oxford Guidebook
England's Oxford is known for its dreaming spires, Inspector Morse, Harry Potter film locations, barmy students and batty dons. Eccentric Oxford reveals even more
eccentric oxford • great british eccentrics • england • university • bradt travel guides
England's Oxford is known for its dreaming spires, Inspector Morse, Harry Potter film locations, barmy students and batty dons. Eccentric Oxford reveals even more
eccentric oxford • great british eccentrics • england • university • bradt travel guides
Explore Dublin with Free Podcasts
Often the best way to explore a European city is on foot and Dublin, Ireland, is no exception. It's even easy to do with iWalk Dublin free audio tours.
dublin • ireland • podcast • free • audio tour
Often the best way to explore a European city is on foot and Dublin, Ireland, is no exception. It's even easy to do with iWalk Dublin free audio tours.
dublin • ireland • podcast • free • audio tour
Famous Burials in Paris Cemeteries
Paris has many cemeteries, however the three that attract the most visitors are the Cimetière du Père Lachaise, Cimetière de Montmartre and Cimetière du Montparnasse.
paris cemeteries • cemeteries in paris • cimetière du père lachaise • cimetière de montmartre • cimetière du montparnasse
Paris has many cemeteries, however the three that attract the most visitors are the Cimetière du Père Lachaise, Cimetière de Montmartre and Cimetière du Montparnasse.
paris cemeteries • cemeteries in paris • cimetière du père lachaise • cimetière de montmartre • cimetière du montparnasse
Pere Lachaise
Where can you see Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, and Sarah Bernhardt, all in one place? At Paris' Pere Lachaise Cemetery, that's where.
pere lachaise cemetery • paris attractions • paris france travel • historic paris • what to see in paris
Where can you see Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, and Sarah Bernhardt, all in one place? At Paris' Pere Lachaise Cemetery, that's where.
pere lachaise cemetery • paris attractions • paris france travel • historic paris • what to see in paris
Richard Strauss
Richard Strauss helped to bridge the transition in classical western music from the 19th-century into the contemporary age.
richard strauss • german composers • twentieth century composers • der rosenkavalier • nazi germany music
Richard Strauss helped to bridge the transition in classical western music from the 19th-century into the contemporary age.
richard strauss • german composers • twentieth century composers • der rosenkavalier • nazi germany music
Schott's Original Miscellany
In how many countries is voting compulsory? Can you name all the Bronte sisters? And what exactly does BHM stand for in the world of dating?
schott's original miscellany • ben schott • non-fiction • book • trivia
In how many countries is voting compulsory? Can you name all the Bronte sisters? And what exactly does BHM stand for in the world of dating?
schott's original miscellany • ben schott • non-fiction • book • trivia
Summer Reading - 12th Grade
Hesse, Achebe, Wilde, and Martel are the most commonly read authors in the summer before senior year - find out what they're all about!
summer reading 12th • siddhartha • importance of being earnest • things fall apart • life of pi
Hesse, Achebe, Wilde, and Martel are the most commonly read authors in the summer before senior year - find out what they're all about!
summer reading 12th • siddhartha • importance of being earnest • things fall apart • life of pi
Super-Producer Honored by College
Super producer Timothy Mosley also known as Timbaland will be welcomed into the Philosophical Society of Trinity College Dublin in October.
hip-hop music producer • contribution to hip-hop music • trinity college dublin • timbaland • mosley music group
Super producer Timothy Mosley also known as Timbaland will be welcomed into the Philosophical Society of Trinity College Dublin in October.
hip-hop music producer • contribution to hip-hop music • trinity college dublin • timbaland • mosley music group
The Regions - Center Stage
A brief history and an overview of the website of this remarkable regional theatre.
theatre • websites • web sites • regional theaters • regional theatres
A brief history and an overview of the website of this remarkable regional theatre.
theatre • websites • web sites • regional theaters • regional theatres
Absinthe
"After the first glass you see things as you wish they were. After the second, you see things as they are not. Finally you see things as they really are, and that is the most horrible thing in the world." - Oscar Wilde
absinth • absinthe • green • spirit • pernod
"After the first glass you see things as you wish they were. After the second, you see things as they are not. Finally you see things as they really are, and that is the most horrible thing in the world." - Oscar Wilde
absinth • absinthe • green • spirit • pernod
An Analysis of Shaw's Pygmalion
For anyone who loves a good laugh about a mythical rags-to-riches anti-love story with a twist, then Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw is not a play to be missed!
pygmalion review • review of pygmalion • bernard shaw pygmalion • summary of pygmalion • analysis of pygmalion
For anyone who loves a good laugh about a mythical rags-to-riches anti-love story with a twist, then Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw is not a play to be missed!
pygmalion review • review of pygmalion • bernard shaw pygmalion • summary of pygmalion • analysis of pygmalion
Classic Author: Bram Stoker
Just in time for Halloween...A brief biography of Bram Stoker, author of <i>Dracula</i>.
bram stoker • dracula • henry irving
Just in time for Halloween...A brief biography of Bram Stoker, author of <i>Dracula</i>.
bram stoker • dracula • henry irving
Classic Ghost Story Audiobooks
Ghost stories are perfect for the audiobook or spoken word format. There are many classic works of Gothic horror available and these can make an interesting alternative.
classic ghost stories • free ghost story audiobooks • ghost story audiobooks • audiobook short story • spoken word
Ghost stories are perfect for the audiobook or spoken word format. There are many classic works of Gothic horror available and these can make an interesting alternative.
classic ghost stories • free ghost story audiobooks • ghost story audiobooks • audiobook short story • spoken word
Consistent Cate Blanchett
Since first appearing as the Virgin Queen in 1998's Elizabeth, Cate Blanchett has wowed audiences and won coveted awards with her varied and poignant performances.
cate blanchett • elizabeth • golden age • todd haynes • i'm not there
Since first appearing as the Virgin Queen in 1998's Elizabeth, Cate Blanchett has wowed audiences and won coveted awards with her varied and poignant performances.
cate blanchett • elizabeth • golden age • todd haynes • i'm not there
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