Wilde's Reading Notes

Author: Oscar Wilde
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Publish Date: 1999-12-01
Features: As a writer deeply influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Wilde also possessed considerable knowledge of topics in the fields of painting, sculpture, and other art forms. As an Irishman, he was keen to discuss Irish folk art and folk songs, and he harbored a deep sense of grievance regarding Ireland's subjugated history under neighboring powers. During his tenure as editor of The Woman's World from 1887 to 1889, he wrote numerous articles on practical crafts such as clothing, embroidery, and lace, imbued with kindness and wit.