Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
Dates
- Existence: 1854-10-16 - 1900-11-30
Biography
Irish poet and playwright.
Found in 480 Collections and/or Records:
"The Decay of Lying: A Dialogue", 1890s
Includes a photocopy from a published source, heavily annotated by someone other than Ellmann.
"The Duchess of Padua", 1891
Series 1 is the primary alphabetical sequence for Ellmann's research correspondence. This series also includes typescript drafts, galleys and proofs for many of Ellmann's writings. We are grateful to readers for correcting and/or identifying names of unidentified or partially identified correspondents.
"The Function of Criticism: A Dialogue"
Copy of Wilde's handwritten draft.
"The House Beautiful", 1883
Includes Ellmann's notes and a cover letter (to the photocopy) to Ellmann from "John" regarding Wilde's ideas and where he got them.
"The House of Judgment", 1893-02-17
Wilde's story as it appeared in The Spirit Lamp, Vol. 3, No. 2.
"The Irish Poets of '48..., 1882-04-05
...A Lecture by Oscar Wilde". Typed transcription of Wilde's lecture delivered in Platt's Hall, San Francisco, California.
"The Letters of a Great Woman", 1886-03-06
Transcription of an article appearing in the Pall Mall Gazette.
The Letters of Oscar Wilde, Undated
Carbon copy typescript.
The Oscar Wilde Playing Cards, 1986 - 1987
Typescripts; photocopied typescripts; original and photocopied sketches and illustrations; promotional brochure; publication invitation.
"The Oscar Wilde Playing Cards", Undated
Includes Ellmann's preliminary research and drafts; preliminary and final drafts of proposed illustrations; page proofs of explanatory inserts.