Abstract

Preface Introduction 1. Epigonic experiments: the early poems and plays 2. The selfish and the selfless: the fairy-tales and stories 3. Personality and perfection: the lectures, Reviews and Intentions 4. Authority and autonomy: The Soul Man under Socialism 5. Culture and corruption: The Picture of Dorian Gray 6. Sensuality and suggestion: Salome and The Sphinx 7. Pathos and paradox: Lady Windermere's Fan: A Woman of No Importance An Ideal Husband 8. Propriety and parody: The Importance of Being Earnest 9. Apologies and accusations: De Profundis and The Ballad of Reading Gaol 10. Plans, sketches and fragments Conclusion List of abbreviations Notes Select bibliography Index.

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