Merlin Holland
Merlin Holland is the grandson of the famous Irish playwright and author Oscar Wilde. He is a recognized expert on Wilde, having published works such as The Complete Letters of Oscar Wilde. In recent news, he is set to receive a symbolic reinstatement of his grandfather's reader pass at the British Library, which was revoked 130 years ago following Wilde's conviction for gross indecency.
Born on Jan 01, 1970 (56 years old)
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Ireland:
Merlin Holland, Oscar Wilde's grandson, was a guest on a recent Arena show.
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Ireland:
Merlin Holland relates how the public shame that surrounded Wilde’s downfall shadowed his family into the mid-20th century.
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Ireland:
Merlin Holland, a grandson of Oscar Wilde, discussed his grandfather's legacy and impact.
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Ireland:
Merlin Holland, Oscar Wilde's grandson, received the reissued reading pass as a tribute to his grandfather's memory.
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United Kingdom:
The new card, which will be collected by his grandson, author Merlin Holland, on Thursday, is intended to 'acknowledge the injustices and immense suffering' Wilde faced.
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United Kingdom:
Merlin Holland, Oscar Wilde's grandson, will receive the contemporary pass bearing his grandfather's name at the event.
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