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news, he is set to receive a symbolic reinstatement of his grandfather's reader pass at the British Library, which was revoked 130 years ago following Wilde's conviction for gross indecency.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 7.50 | 0.19% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 10,323 | $5,100 | 10$ |
| Totals | 2 | 5,030,000 | 10,323 | $5,100 | 10$ |
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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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