What does the life of Oscar Wilde tell us about #metoo and predatory celebrity culture, in Victorian England and today? More than you might imagine, and in surprising ways at that. This week, Matthew Sturgis joins host Richard Aldous to talk about his new book, Oscar Wilde: A Life, to discuss all this and more.
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Episode 41: Matthew Sturgis on Oscar Wilde and social mores
Episode 41: Matthew Sturgis on Oscar Wilde and social mores
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Biweekly conversations between Richard Aldous, Bard College professor and distinguished historian, and authors on their newest books.
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