Vyvyan Holland: Son of Oscar Wilde

PENGUIN BOOKS

Vyvyan Holland, the younger son of Oscar Wilde, provides a personal glimpse into his family's life and the profound impact of the "classic Victorian tragedy." He reflects on the legacy of his famous father and its influence on their lives. As noted by the Observer, it is described as "a biographical tour de force."

Born in London in 1886, Holland had a varied career as a writer, translator, and broadcaster. He traveled extensively and became an authority on subjects like "Buddhist iconography, early fashion plates, glass, wine, and cooking."

Book details:

Title: Son of Oscar Wilde

Author: Vyvian Holland

Condition: Very Good, Fading (i.e. a faded area on the frontcover, at the very top), name of dutch author on frontpage

Binding: Pocket 

Publisher: Penguin Books

Publication Date: 1957