Making Oscar Wilde reveals the untold story of young Oscar’s career in Victorian England and post-Civil War America. Set on two continents, it tracks a larger-than-life hero on an unforgettable adventure to make his name and gain international acclaim. With superb style and an instinct for story-telling, Mendelssohn brings to life the charming young Irishman who set out to captivate the United States and Britain with his words and ended up conquering the world. In conversation with panelistsNatalia Cecire (Sussex),Elizabeth Kiss (Warden of Rhodes House),Sage Goodwin (D.Phil. candidate in History, University College),and William Mouelle Makolle (Visiting Ph.D. candidate in History, Sorbonne)