"The Portrait of Mr. W.H." by Peter Ackroyd is a novel that delves into the mystery surrounding the identity of Mr. W.H., a figure linked to Shakespeare's sonnets. The story is narrated by an unnamed storyteller who becomes obsessed with the idea that Mr. W.H. is a young man named Willie Hughes, whom Shakespeare loved. Through a series of imaginative and richly crafted narratives, Ackroyd explores themes of love, art, and the nature of identity, while weaving historical speculation with a deep appreciation for the power of literature. The novel ultimately invites readers to ponder the complexities of passion and creativity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 128 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2003 by Hesperus Press Ltd .

Voyages Through Time is Peter Ackroyd's first work for children. He has been the literary editor of The Spectator, chief book review for the Times as well as writing several highly acclaimed biographies including "T. S. Eliot: A Life" and "London: the Biography". Oscar Wilde was born in Ireland in 1854 and is known for his poetry, plays and the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray . He died in Paris in 1900.