Frank Harris

Born James Thomas Harris in Galway in 1856, Frank Harris was an editor, critic, and writer known for his flamboyant personality and controversial works. He played a significant role in promoting young writers such as H.G. Wells while also cultivating a reputation as a social operator in the literary circles of London and Paris. Harris is perhaps best remembered for his biography of Oscar Wilde, which he wrote after nurturing Wilde during his difficult post-prison years on the French Riviera. Though he faced bankruptcy and criticism for his extravagant lifestyle and exaggerated tales, Harris remained a captivating figure in the arts until his death in 1931.