Description
Vera; or the Nihilists is a play with the themes of melodrama and tragedy which play was set in Russia. The melodramatic tragedy play was based on the memoir of Vera Zasulich, a Russian Menshevik author and revolutionary. This was the first play written by Wilde. The act implies Russian revolutionaries whose motive is to slay the Emperor who intends to establish reform from revolution. Wilde was greatly influenced by Alexander the Great, Pharaoh of Egypt and the Lord of Asia, though his fictional character, the Emperor, in his play is dissimilar to that of the former. The melodramatic tragedy play was produced in the Great Britain and in New York but it did not gain success in both places. The play was barely rekindled up to the present days. The play was later published in the hope that many of Wilde’s fans will enjoy reading every line of it. The play is a good reference for researchers as well as those who have interest in history, war, and revolution. This piece will surely thrill you and every line will keep you glued to the book. Vera; or the Nihilists was written by Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde, an Irish writer, essayist, poet, and dramatist. He was fluent in the English and French Language. His genres include drama, short story, criticism, dialogue, and journalism. He was affiliated with Aestheticism, a literary movement. The Aesthetic Movement promotes the aesthetic values more than social and political concepts for literature, fine art, music, and other arts. The movement was mainly focused on the arts. Oscar Wilde was one of the highly notable playwrights in London in the late 19th century. He was also notable for his works such as The Importance of Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian Gray and other plays also with the incidents during his confinement in prison.
Product ID: 9781776669257
Sku: SL-SD2F-BX03
