In-Person Event in Haddonfield, New Jersey
June 23, 2023 | 6-8 PM
History Is Not Always a Straight Line
The reading will examine Oscar Wilde’s sonnet known as The New Remorse, and how Wilde used the poem to ornament three romances in his life. The following discussion of the poem will extend into wider themes. We will contrast the conspicuous life of Oscar Wilde with the less visible presence of Edward Carpenter, who was central to many of the works and personalities who constituted the gay subculture of the 1890s and beyond.
Speakers: John Cooper and Vignette-Noelle Lammott.
Place: Book Restoration Bindery, 8 Kings Ct, Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033
Web Site: https://www.bookrestorationbindery.com
© John Cooper, 2023.
I am not local to attend this, however, I am intrigued about the conversation of the notion of the sonnet infering three romances. I am also curious about a discussion on wider themes on this poem. Is it possible a summary can be made of the conversation for those of us not able attend?
Hi Yasmin, I covered the topic in full for “The Wildean” journal of the Oscar Wilde Society (No. 61 July 2022). If you are a member you should have that. There is a teaser to the article under “Three Times Tried” along with a video from the Antiques Roadshow that began the investigation. I shall eventually publish the full article on this blog.
Too bad it’s a little far from Cannes – France – I would have gladly joined
V Wilkin