Derniers Essais De Littérature Et D'esthétique: Août 1887-1890 (French Edition)

Derniers Essais De Littérature Et D'esthétique: Août 1887-1890 (French Edition)

The book 'Derniers Essais de Littérature et d'Esthétique' by Oscar Wilde, translated by Albert Savine, is a collection of essays on literature and aesthetics from August 1887 to 1890. It covers various topics, including historical novels, Russian literature, and the development of poetic sentiment in Scotland. Wilde discusses the works of poets like Dunbar, Henryson, and Sir David Lyndsay, offering insights into literature. The book also explores the history of Greece from Alexander the Great to the Roman conquest, providing perspectives on the political and cultural landscape. Despite criticism for bias, it offers valuable insights into late 19th-century literary movements.