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The Life of Oscar Wilde

by Hesketh Pearson ...

Narrated by Simon Russell Beale ...

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3 hours 35 min

The remarkable and tragic story of Oscar Wilde, legendary wit and conversationalist, author of perhaps the most perfect comedy in the English language, yet seemingly doomed by his own flawed temperament to suffer at the hands of a censorious and hypocritical society… ... Read more

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The remarkable and tragic story of Oscar Wilde, legendary wit and conversationalist, author of perhaps the most perfect comedy in the English language, yet seemingly doomed by his own flawed temperament to suffer at the hands of a censorious and hypocritical society…
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The Man Whistler

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The American painter, James McNeil Whistler, is the subject of Hesketh Pearson’s biography. Whistler’s personality aroused more controversy in the nineteenth-century art world than that of anyone else. He is best known for his twilight scenes or ‘nocturnes’ such as the Thames at Battersea and for the famous portrait of his mother. His work was also to significantly influence interior decoration. ... Read more

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The American painter, James McNeil Whistler, is the subject of Hesketh Pearson’s biography. Whistler’s personality aroused more controversy in the nineteenth-century art world than that of anyone else. He is best known for his twilight scenes or ‘nocturnes’ such as the Thames at Battersea and for the famous portrait of his mother. His work was also to significantly influence interior decoration.
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The Marrying Americans

by Hesketh Pearson ...

A witty and fascinating account of nineteenth-century Anglo-American marriages—from the daughter of a Baltimore merchant who married Napoleon's brother to the Baltimore lady who married Edward VIII…In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience…however, the American girl is always welcome. She brightens our dull dinner ... Read more

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A witty and fascinating account of nineteenth-century Anglo-American marriages—from the daughter of a Baltimore merchant who married Napoleon's brother to the Baltimore lady who married Edward VIII…In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience…however, the American girl is always welcome. She brightens our dull dinner
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Arthur Conan Doyle: His Life and Art

by Hesketh Pearson ...

Conan Doyle (1859-1930) will always be remembered for the character of Sherlock Holmes, but he was a prolific writer—of short stories, of science fiction and historical fiction1including The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard. In his comprehensive biography, Pearson considers how his life is reflected in his books—including his background as a doctor and his enduring (and public) belief in spiritualism. ... Read more

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Conan Doyle (1859-1930) will always be remembered for the character of Sherlock Holmes, but he was a prolific writer—of short stories, of science fiction and historical fiction1including The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard. In his comprehensive biography, Pearson considers how his life is reflected in his books—including his background as a doctor and his enduring (and public) belief in spiritualism.
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Gilbert And Sullivan: A Biography

by Hesketh Pearson ...

The operas of William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan are an institution. Hesketh Pearson’s biography is of the two men who together formed a famous partnership and he is interested in them as individual, quite different personalities – one of the explanations behind their equally famous quarrel. Pearson describes their lives rather than criticise their works. As the operas such as ‘The Mikado’ and ... Read more

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The operas of William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan are an institution. Hesketh Pearson’s biography is of the two men who together formed a famous partnership and he is interested in them as individual, quite different personalities – one of the explanations behind their equally famous quarrel. Pearson describes their lives rather than criticise their works. As the operas such as ‘The Mikado’ and
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Bernard Shaw: His Life And Personality

by Hesketh Pearson ...

First published in 1942, Hesketh Pearson’s much lauded biography has been hailed as the standard work on George Bernard Shaw. Pearson was fortunate to have written it with the close cooperation of Shaw. Not only did Shaw check and correct all the facts, contribute and authenticate or reject anecdotes but he supplied what he referred to as ‘unique private history’ unavailable to others. The ... Read more

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First published in 1942, Hesketh Pearson’s much lauded biography has been hailed as the standard work on George Bernard Shaw. Pearson was fortunate to have written it with the close cooperation of Shaw. Not only did Shaw check and correct all the facts, contribute and authenticate or reject anecdotes but he supplied what he referred to as ‘unique private history’ unavailable to others. The
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A Life of Shakespeare

by Hesketh Pearson ...

Narrated by Simon Russell Beale ...

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2 hours 37 min

A popular biography which looks at the life of the playwright in part through the plays themselves. The intricacies of Elizabethan drama set the background for the tale of the greatest dramatist. ... Read more

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A popular biography which looks at the life of the playwright in part through the plays themselves. The intricacies of Elizabethan drama set the background for the tale of the greatest dramatist.
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The Life of Oscar Wilde (Unabridged)

by Hesketh Pearson ...

Narrated by Vernetta Huitt ...

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11 hours 36 min

In the glittering world of Victorian London, Oscar Wilde emerged as a literary genius and flamboyant wit. His sharp tongue and scandalous lifestyle captivated society, but beneath the dazzling facade lay a complex and enigmatic soul. Hesketh Pearson's "The Life of Oscar Wilde" delves into the extraordinary life of this enigmatic figure. From his humble beginnings in Ireland to his meteoric rise as ... Read more

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In the glittering world of Victorian London, Oscar Wilde emerged as a literary genius and flamboyant wit. His sharp tongue and scandalous lifestyle captivated society, but beneath the dazzling facade lay a complex and enigmatic soul. Hesketh Pearson's "The Life of Oscar Wilde" delves into the extraordinary life of this enigmatic figure. From his humble beginnings in Ireland to his meteoric rise as
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As We Were - A Victorian Peep Show

by E. F. Benson ...

First published in 1930. A charming memoir of the high Victorian-into-Edwardian epoch. Benson writes from the perspective of the son of an Archbishop of Canterbury, moving in elite circles since his adolescence, and also his successful career as a novelist. He aims to give a flavour of what the era felt like to him experiencing it. Chapters cover different facets, from aristocratic pursuits, ... Read more

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First published in 1930. A charming memoir of the high Victorian-into-Edwardian epoch. Benson writes from the perspective of the son of an Archbishop of Canterbury, moving in elite circles since his adolescence, and also his successful career as a novelist. He aims to give a flavour of what the era felt like to him experiencing it. Chapters cover different facets, from aristocratic pursuits,
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The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes

The Complete Short Stories: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

by Arthur Conan Doyle ...

Series series The Annotated Books
Classic short stories of Sherlock Holmes now available in a separate, attractively priced individual volume.The publication of Leslie S. Klinger's brilliant new annotations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Holmes short stories in 2004 created a Holmes sensation. Available again in an attractively-priced edition identical to the first, except this edition has no outer slipcase (Volume Two is ... Read more

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Classic short stories of Sherlock Holmes now available in a separate, attractively priced individual volume.The publication of Leslie S. Klinger's brilliant new annotations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Holmes short stories in 2004 created a Holmes sensation. Available again in an attractively-priced edition identical to the first, except this edition has no outer slipcase (Volume Two is
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Delphi Complete Paintings of James McNeill Whistler (Illustrated)

by Peter Russell, James Abbott McNeill Whistler ...

Series Book 39 - Delphi Masters of Art
The American James Abbott McNeill Whistler was averse to sentimentality and moral allusion in painting, establishing himself as a leading proponent of the credo "art for art's sake". Finding a parallel between painting and music, Whistler entitled many of his paintings with musical names, emphasising the primacy of tonal harmony. His innovative and modern approach to art, at times resulting in ... Read more

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The American James Abbott McNeill Whistler was averse to sentimentality and moral allusion in painting, establishing himself as a leading proponent of the credo "art for art's sake". Finding a parallel between painting and music, Whistler entitled many of his paintings with musical names, emphasising the primacy of tonal harmony. His innovative and modern approach to art, at times resulting in
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My Brother Evelyn & Other Profiles

by Alec Waugh ...

First published in 1967, this tells of an Author, publisher, traveller, cricketer, lover of wine: Alec Waugh has been all these in the course of a life which has brought him a host of friends around the world. He is a warm person who knows a good friend when he sees one and is revered by all those with whom there has been mutual acceptance.This book contains his memories of many famous writers and ... Read more

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First published in 1967, this tells of an Author, publisher, traveller, cricketer, lover of wine: Alec Waugh has been all these in the course of a life which has brought him a host of friends around the world. He is a warm person who knows a good friend when he sees one and is revered by all those with whom there has been mutual acceptance.This book contains his memories of many famous writers and
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