Vyvyan Holland Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

As public interest in Oscar Wilde grew, so did the lies surrounding him. Vyvyan Holland, Wilde's son, chose to write his own account of the scandal and its aftermath. The 1954 publication of Son of Oscar Wilde was a bold move, given that homosexuality was still a crime in England and his father had been convicted of it. Now with a new Foreword by Merlin Holland, this memoir—described by Vyvyan as "not a very amusing or entertaining story"—depicts Wilde as a beloved yet often absent family member. Through the eyes of a small boy, it powerfully illustrates how the family coped with Oscar's persecution and, after his death, attempted to erase his existence by changing the sons' names from Wilde to Holland. Vyvyan recounts his early happy years, followed by exile in Germany and Monaco, his return to England, and his decision as an adult to confront the painful memories of his youth. This edition also includes 33 of Oscar Wilde's letters, a reminiscence by W.W. Ward, prose poems by Wilde, letters from Lord Alfred Douglas to Vyvyan, and contemporary newspaper reports on the Wilde affair. A tragic tale of prejudice and suffering, this memoir showcases one boy's resilience in the face of extreme cruelty.

Wilde's son blends glimpses of his famous and infamous father's private life into an account of his literary and theatrical work and of his social successes, public notoriety, and tragic downfall

Proslavených národních kuchyní je celá řada, jistě však nikdo nepopře, že mezi nimi zaujímá přední místo kuchyně francouzská. Je to prostě pojem. Ale i mezi knižními kuchařkami, které nás do ní zasvěcují, je jedna zcela výjimečná, a to ta, kterou sepsal nekorunovaný král francouzských kuchařů a gurmetů – Auguste Escoffier. Na svém klasickém díle Ma cuisine pracoval dlouhou řadu let a podařilo se mu v něm shromáždit základní recepty tvořící páteř francouzské gastronomie. Vydáním této knihy splácíme dlouholetý dluh českých nakladatelů vůči základnímu dílu světové kulinářské literatury. Objemnou knihu Moje francouzská kuchyně přivítají kuchaři všech lepších restaurací, ale i všechny ženy a všichni muži, kteří chápou vaření nejen jako životní nutnost, ale i jako vynikající řemeslnou dovednost,...

This collection compiles the complete works of Oscar Wilde into a single, high-quality, and affordably priced Kindle volume. It includes all of his plays, such as "Vera; or, The Nihilists," "The Duchess of Padua," "Lady Windermere's Fan," "A Woman of No Importance," "Salomé," "An Ideal Husband," and "The Importance of Being Earnest." Additionally, it features fragments like "A Florentine Tragedy" and "La Sainte Courtisane." The prose section encompasses "A House of Pomegranates," "Lord Arthur Savile's Crime," "The Picture of Dorian Gray," "Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young," and "Teleny." It also includes the complete poems and non-fiction works, such as "Intentions," "The Soul of Man Under Socialism," "De Profundis," and various essays and lectures on art, literature, and society. Notable essays cover topics like marriage, art criticism, and personal impressions of America, while Wilde's reflections on historical criticism and the decorative arts provide insight into his views on culture. This comprehensive collection is an essential resource for anyone interested in Wilde's literary genius and social commentary.