| Author |
Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 |
| Translator |
Savine, Albert, 1859-1927 |
| Title |
Le portrait de monsieur W. H.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Préface -- Le portrait de monsieur W.H. -- Le fantôme de Canterville -- Le sphinx qui n'a pas de secret -- Le modèle millionnaire -- Poèmes en prose: L'artiste. Le faiseur de bien. Le disciple. Le maître. La maison du jugement. Le maître de sagesse -- L'âme humaine sous le régime socialiste.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Le portrait de monsieur W. H." by Oscar Wilde is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a discussion between two characters, Erskine and the narrator, about the identity of a young man referenced in Shakespeare's sonnets, leading to an exploration of art, authenticity, and literary interpretation. The narrative blends themes of admiration for artistic beauty with a mystery surrounding the character of Willie Hughes, purportedly a significant figure in Shakespeare's life and work. The opening of the text sets the stage for this literary inquiry, commencing with a dinner conversation in Erskine's library. The characters delve into the topic of literary forgery, which transitions into a deeper discussion about Cyril Graham, a friend of Erskine's who formulated a theory about the true identity of the enigmatic "Mr. W. H." from the sonnets. As Erskine reveals a portrait he claims is that of W. H., intrigue grows, leading to the introduction of Graham's passionate belief that this young man inspired Shakespeare's greatest works. The opening portion establishes both a personal and intellectual stake in the theme, framing the mysterious figure of Willie Hughes against the backdrop of Shakespeare's poetic legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Manners and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, English -- Translations into French
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| Subject |
English fiction -- Translations into French
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15372 |
| Release Date |
Mar 15, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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