Neil McKenna – The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde 2009 1st Turkish Book Turkey

Neil McKenna – The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde (Oscar Wilde’ın Gizli Yaşamı) – İmge Kitabevi First Edition (2009)

Description:

This is the 2009 Turkish first edition of The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde (Oscar Wilde’ın Gizli Yaşamı), published by İmge Kitabevi. Written by Neil McKenna, the book is a detailed biographical study that re-examines the life of Oscar Wilde through historical documents and newly explored sources.

The work focuses particularly on Wilde’s private life, relationships, and the social environment of late Victorian England. McKenna challenges traditional interpretations of Wilde’s life by placing greater emphasis on his identity, personal experiences, and the cultural context in which he lived. The book explores Wilde’s rise to fame, his controversial trials, and the consequences that shaped his later years.

Neil McKenna is known for his research-driven biographies, often addressing overlooked or misunderstood aspects of historical figures. In this work, he provides a more nuanced and candid portrayal of Oscar Wilde, contributing to modern discussions about literature, identity, and social history.

This İmge Kitabevi edition presents the Turkish translation of McKenna’s biography, offering readers an in-depth and alternative perspective on one of the most iconic literary figures of the 19th century. As a first edition Turkish printing, it holds value for collectors interested in literary biographies and Wilde studies.

Key Features:

• Title: The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde (Oscar Wilde’ın Gizli Yaşamı)

• Author: Neil McKenna

• Publisher: İmge Kitabevi

• PublicationYear: 2009

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Paperback

• Genre: Biography; Literary nonfiction

• Subject: Life of Oscar Wilde

• Themes: Identity; Society; Literature; Personal life; Victorian culture

• Literary Significance: Modern biographical reinterpretation of Oscar Wilde