Declaring His Genius

Discover the fascinating journey of Oscar Wilde in Declaring His Genius, authored by Roy Morris and published by Harvard University Press in 2013. This captivating hardback edition spans 264 pages and chronicles Wilde's sensational 11-month speaking tour across America, beginning with his arrival in New York in 1882. With his sharp wit, Wilde famously claimed he had “nothing to declare but my genius,” yet this book reveals the depth of his impact on American culture during the Gilded Age. Dive into an engaging narrative that not only portrays Wilde's charismatic persona but also provides a vivid backdrop of the era's social and cultural dynamics. Perfect for lovers of travel literature and history, this book is an essential read for anyone looking to understand the interplay between art and society in a transformative period of American history.