This is a fascinating article about the two sons of Oscar Wilde, Cyril and Vyvyan.
Vyvyan Holland Wilde
Unconventional, scandalous, witty, generous, brilliant, these are just a few adjectives that may suit a man of such genius and personality like Oscar Wilde, a man who knew both the triumph and adoration of people and the brutal disaster at the end of his life. Whenever I think about the swirl of events that characterized his life of man and artist, I can’t help but think about his children. What kind of father was Oscar Wilde? What did it mean growing under the shadow of such a giant of his times?
Constance Wilde and Cyril
Oscar Wilde had two sons: Cyril (1885-1915) and Vyvyan (1886-1967). Many of my curiosities were satisfied by Vyvyan, who wrote : “Son of Oscar Wilde”. As far as we know, the boys had a marvelous early childhood. They grew up at the Wildes’ fashionable home in Tite Street, Chelsea. As their…
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It’s heartbreaking to think of what those children had to go through. Not even allowed to see their own father?! That is tragic.
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Yes, heartbreaking is the word.
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That was fascinating, Sarah, thank you. You’re very good at this gem-sourcing… 🙂
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Thanks, Juli. I’ve always had an enquiring mind. The problem is that I don’t retain the knowledge and that’s why it’s so marvellous to have blogs!
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A wonderfully worthy read and find, Sarah. Thanks for sourcing it and providing this deeper look into a fascinating life.
Cheers!
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Thanks, Shelley!
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Thank you so much Sarah, for reblogging my post. I’ m absolutely honoured. 🙂
Hugs
Stefy
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It was a joy to do so, Stefy, as I had very little knowledge of the sons’ lives. Tragic.
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