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'A Priest at the Altar of Literature' (OSCAR WILDE) The story of Leonard Smithers , a publisher of the 1890s.
Some of the most beautiful books ever produced in this country are the work of this little-known publisher. He was the only man who would publish Oscar Wilde after his release from Reading Gaol and he gave hope and work to
Aubrey Beardsley and Ernest Dowson. At the time, Smithers was described as being 'the cleverest publisher in London', yet he died alone and penniless. Robert Booth tells his story. Producer ANGELA HIND
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Leonard Smithers
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Oscar Wilde
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Aubrey Beardsley
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Ernest Dowson.
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Robert Booth
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