Oscar Wilde in Utah

In 1882, Oscar Wilde visited Utah during his famous lecture tour of the United States. Local historian Randell Hoffman discusses the scandals of Wilde's visit, and the Victorian-era conventions that Wilde challenged. Robert Carson examines Wilde's lectures on the importance of beauty and his provocations about taste and artificiality.  

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• Tanner Humanities (Pod Bean): https://tannerhumanities.podbean.com/e/oscar-wilde-in-utah-with-randell-hoffman-and-robert-carson/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho8I9q8QDUo

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-virtual-jewel-box/id1800254941?i=1000700025511