Bosie
The Tragic Life of Lord Alfred Douglas
(Author) Douglas MurrayWITH A NEW FOREWORD AND REVISED INTRODUCTION 'A superb biography ... full of compassion, perception' Roger Lewis, The Times 'I love this book. Douglas Murray is a genius' Rupert Everett Lord Alfred Douglas, known as 'Bosie', son of the Marquess of Queensberry, was known as one of the most beautiful young men of his generation. Aged twenty-one he met and became the lover and subsequent obsession of Oscar Wilde. Their relationship caused a scandal in 1895 when Wilde took Queensberry, Douglas's aggressive father, to court for libel. When the details of their relationship were aired in court, Wilde was convicted of gross indecency and later imprisoned. Wilde's story is well known, but this is the first book to tell it fully from Douglas's perspective. Written, and originally published in 2000, with access to never-before-seen papers , Bosie explores the contradictions, tensions and turmoils of Douglas's life with Wilde and beyond as a poet, husband and father. This compelling biography uncovers the life of one of the most notorious figures in literary history, and its course from gilded beautiful youth to semi-reclusive outcast, at the time of Douglas's death in 1945.
Douglas Murray
Douglas Murray is a British author, journalist, and political commentator known for his insightful and controversial writings on topics such as multiculturalism, immigration, and identity politics. He is the author of several books, including "The Strange Death of Europe" and "The Madness of Crowds," which have sparked widespread debate and discussion on these issues. Murray's writing style is often characterized by his sharp wit, keen observations, and fearless criticism of political correctness. His contributions to literature have helped shed light on important societal issues and have influenced public discourse on these topics. "The Strange Death of Europe" is considered his most famous work, in which he explores the challenges facing European society in the 21st century. Murray's impact on the literary genre of political and social commentary is significant, as he continues to provoke thought and challenge conventional wisdom through his writing.
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