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Vyvyan Holland has 26 books on Goodreads with 1354 ratings. Vyvyan Holland’s most popular book is De Profundis.
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Written by his son, Vyvyan Holland, this book thoroughly reviews Oscar Wilde's life and allows the reader to understand how the tragedy of his life evolved. It is almost like Greek tragedy: A series of errors based on pride and ego precipitates the downfall of Wilde from celebrated author, playwright, and poet to the depths of prison.
Jan 5, 2024 · Vyvyan Holland, in his introduction to the 1966 edition of Oscar Wilde’s works, provides an insightful overview of his father’s lineage, life, and literary career. He recounts the family’s Dutch origin, Oscar’s upbringing and education, his rise in London society, and his contributions to literature, from poetry and essays to renowned plays like The Importance of Being Earnest .
Jan 23, 2021 · Holland is son of Vyvyan Holland, one of two children of Oscar and Constance Wilde, and the only grandchild of the author. In the 1950s Vyvyan and his wife Thelma, ...
According to son Vyvyan's 1954 autobiography, the boys had a relatively happy childhood and their father was a loving parent. Richard Ellman's biography of Wilde recounted an occasion when he warned his sons about naughty boys who made their mamas cry; they asked him what happened to absent papas who made mamas cry.
May 1, 2022 · Vyvyan Holland, OBE (3 November 1886 – 10 October 1967), born Vyvyan Oscar Beresford Wilde in London, was a British author and translator. He was the second son of Oscar Wilde and Constance Lloyd, after his brother Cyril.
