Bosie: The Tragic Life of Lord Alfred Douglas

Lord Alfred Douglas, known as Bosie, was the son of the Marquess of Queensberry and was a beautiful young man who became the lover and obsession of Oscar Wilde. This book explores the life of Douglas, from his gilded beautiful youth to his semi-reclusive outcast life, at the time of his death in 1945.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 400 pages
\n Publication date: 15 October 2020
\n Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
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Lord Alfred Douglas, known as Bosie, was a captivating figure in his generation, renowned for his striking beauty. At the age of twenty-one, he encountered the enigmatic Oscar Wilde, and their tumultuous relationship unfolded. Their love affair, which scandalized society in 1895, led to Wilde's legal battle with Douglas's father, the Marquess of Queensberry, over libel charges. The public revelation of their intimate details in court resulted in Wilde's conviction of gross indecency and subsequent imprisonment. While Wilde's story is well-documented, "Bosie" offers a unique perspective, shedding light on Douglas's life as a poet, husband, and father. Written in 2000 and based on access to previously unseen papers, the biography delves into the complexities, conflicts, and upheavals experienced by Douglas throughout his relationship with Wilde and beyond. It explores his transition from a gilded young man to a semi-reclusive outcast, culminating in his untimely death in 1945. This captivating biography unveils the life of one of the most notorious figures in literary history, providing a comprehensive account of his journey from splendor to seclusion.

\n Weight: 294g\n
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781529340068\n \n