Teleny or the Reverse of the Medal by Oscar Wilde

Teleny or the Reverse of the Medal

Oscar Wilde

138 pages • first pub 1893 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ romance challenging reflective slow-paced
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Teleny or the Reverse of the Medal by Oscar Wilde is a challenging and poignant read that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate nuanced explorations of love, identity, and the complexities of the human experience, particularly those interested in LGBTQ+ themes and the struggles of self-discovery.

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The homoerotic novel Teleny is an important antithesis to the prudish idealism of the neo-classic and neo-romantic lyric love poetry of the fin du siecle. It is a work of unmasking the cynical double moral standards of the Victorian era: The love ...

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Community Reviews

3.31
based on 227 reviews

Moods

emotional: 69%

dark: 52%

sad: 52%

reflective: 39%

challenging: 34%

adventurous: 17%

mysterious: 17%

tense: 17%

Pace

24% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
28% of readers chose slow
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medium
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Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
13% of readers chose A mix
82% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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