Oscar’s Missing 1895 Posters
Robert Whelan reveals the story of the 1895 posters of Wilde’s plays
The Wildean
A Journal of Oscar Wilde Studies
The Wildean is published twice a year and contains illustrated articles and correspondence on a wide range of topics relating to Oscar Wilde and his circle. Contributors include many distinguished writers on Wilde. In addition to articles about Wilde’s life and writings, often incorporating the results of new research, important books about Wilde are reviewed as soon as possible after publication.
The Wildean: A Journal of Oscar Wilde Studies is a publication of permanent interest and back copies of previous issues are available for purchase. Here is a list of available back issues of The Wildean and their prices.
Here is a combined index for all issues of The Wildean organised by author. You can also download a sortable Excel version.
The Wildean
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A Journal of Oscar Wilde Studies
The latest edition of The Wildean is our July 2026 edition.
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A Journal of Oscar Wilde Studies
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Articles from The Woman’s World, Edited by Oscar Wilde
Edited by Oscar Wilde, Woman’s World showcases a wide-ranging selection of articles on women in politics, education, literature, and the arts, many unseen since their original publication in the 1880s. Illustrated throughout and introduced by Eleanor Fitzsimons, this edition explores the magazine’s significance within Wilde’s career and its place in the history of women’s writing and rights.
Available as a digital edition.
Price range: £15.00 through £35.00
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Oscar Wilde Birthday Dinner
The Oscar Wilde Society will host its annual birthday dinner on 16 October 2026 at The Athenaeum in London.
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Explore Wildean Editions
13 July 2026
You can now explore each edition of The Wildean on our website.
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Intentions for Sale
13 July 2026
You can now purchase and download issues of Intentions, the Oscar Wilde Society's illustrated quarterly newsletter.
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Video: Rob Marland on Wilde’s ‘Vera’
5 July 2026
Rob Marland explains the troubled history of Wilde's flop 'Vera; or, The Nihilists'