Franz Blei (1871–1942)

A brief but interesting book of three mens' recollections of Oscar Wilde, primarily contrasting him during the height of his fame and then after he was released from prison. Not much depth in any account save Gide's. However, it was interesting to read the general negative tone towards Wilde. They were all respectful of his oral storytelling and speech, but none seemed to think too highly of his plays and other works as a whole. There could be many reasons for this that have nothing at all show more to do with Wilde's writing - printed in 1906, perhaps being too encouraging of Wilde would be frowned upon by society. Or perhaps not, but I think Wilde's writing is much finer than they give it credit for. show less

L'incontro tra Gide e Wilde è più del semplice incontro tra due figure letterarie importanti, ma differenti. Nelle pagine di questo volume, che contiene due piccoli saggi sulla vita di Wilde, traspare l'ammirazione di Gilde non solo per il lato artistico, ma anche per quello umano "scandaloso" che rappresentava Wilde. Uno spaccato interessante e per certi versi anche sensuale.

Réunit deux textes de Gide : des souvenirs de ses rencontres avec Oscar Wilde et un essai sur le De Profundis lors de la première parution en français de ce texte.