Featuring a wealth of previously unpublished letters, photographs, and other materials, The Real Oscar Wilde offers readers a unique glimpse into the life and legacy of one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era. Drawing on his personal connections to Wilde, Sherard paints a vivid portrait of the artist and his times, shedding new light on the scandals, controversies, and triumphs that defined Wilde's career. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature and the cultural history of the era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.