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Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born on the 16th October 1854 in Dublin Ireland. The son of Dublin intellectuals Oscar proved himself an outstanding classicist at Dublin, then at Oxford. With his education complete Wilde moved to London and i
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born on the 16th October 1854 in Dublin Ireland. The son of Dublin intellectuals Oscar proved himself an outstanding classicist at Dublin, then at Oxford. With his education complete Wilde moved to London and i
Exam board: Edexcel Level & Subject: AS and A Level English Literature First teaching: September 2015 Next exams: 2027 This edition of The Picture of Dorian Gray provides depth and context for A Level students, with the complete novel in an easy to read f
Here is Oscar Wilde's most brilliant tour de force, a witty and buoyant comedy of manners that has delighted millions in countless productions since its first performance in London's St. James' Theatre on February 14, 1895. The Importance of B
Wilde's scintillating drawing-room comedy revolves around a blackmail scheme that forces a married couple to reexamine their moral standards. A supporting cast of young lovers, society matrons, and a formidable femme fatale exchange sparkling repartee
HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. London society is full of women of the very highest birth who have, of their own free choice, remained thirty-five for years. Including some of Oscar Wildes most well-known and inf
HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. Dear Prince, I must leave you, but I will never forget you, and next spring I will bring you back two beautiful jewels in place of those you have given away. The ruby shall be redd
With an Introduction, Notes and Bibliography by Anne Varty, Royal Holloway, University of London. Wilde, glamorous and notorious, more famous as a playwright or prisoner than as a poet, invites readers of his verse to meet an unknown and intimate figure.
HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. 'How sad it is! I shall grow old, and horrid, and dreadful. But this picture will remain always young If it was only the other way!' Wilde's first and only published no
'He was not blind to the fact that murder, like the religions of the Pagan world, requires a victim as well as a priest...' Wilde's supremely witty tale of dandies, anarchists and a murderous prophecy in London high society. Introducing Little
'It would be unfair to expect other people to be as remarkable as oneself' Wilde's celebrated witticisms on the dangers of sincerity, duplicitous biographers, the stupidity of the English - and his own genius. One of 46 new books in the bestse
With an Introduction and Notes by Anne Varty, Royal Holloway, University of London. Oscar Wilde took London by storm with his first comedy, Lady Windermere's Fan. The combination of dazzling wit, subtle social criticism, sumptuous settings and the the
Drama Classics: The World's Great Plays at a Great Little Price The Rolls-Royce of English comedies, Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband explores corruption and morality, bringing an act of political sin into the heart of the English home. Ambitious go
A universal favorite, The Importance of Being Earnest displays Oscar Wilde's theatrical genius at its brilliant best. Subtitled "A Trivial Comedy for Serious People", this hilarious attack on Victorian manners and morals turns a pompous worl
With an Introduction and Notes by John M.L. Drew, University of Buckingham. Wilde's only novel, first published in 1890, is a brilliantly designed puzzle, intended to tease conventional minds with its exploration of the myriad interrelationships betwe
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books 'All art,' Oscar Wilde once announced, 'is quite useless.' Selected here are some of his finest prose works on the subject of art useless, illuminating, artificial, uplifting, radica
The Soul of Man Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900) "(T)he past is what man should not have been. The present is what man ought not to be. The future is what artists are." Published originally as "The Soul of Man Under Socialism," this is not so
With an Introduction and Notes by Anne Varty, Royal Holloway, University of London. De Profundis is Wilde's eloquent and bitter reproach from prison to his lover, Lord Alfred Douglas. He contrasts his behaviour with that of his close friend Robert Ros
Oscar Wildes eneste roman om den unge Dorian, der indgår en pagt om evig ungdom mod, at hans portræt ældes i stedet for ham selv. En af verdenslitteraturens klassikere. "Billedet af Dorian Gray" er en roman om skønhedens forgængelighed, om ønske
Immerse yourself in a world where the wonderful Stephen Fry reads some of the more memorable Childrens short stories written by one of our most successful playwrights of all time. A brilliant combination of reader and writer come together in these seven s
A wonderfully charming recording available for the first time as a digital download. Jack Worthing lives in the country with his budding young ward Cecily Cardew and her fusspot governess, Miss Prism. To escape his situation, Jack invents a brother named
The wonderful Stephen Fry reads more stories by Oscar Wilde. The Model Millionaire, The Star Child and The Birthday of the Infanta Immerse yourself in a world where the wonderful Stephen Fry reads some of the more memorable short stories of our time. Step
The Canterville Ghost By Oscar Wilde. "The Canterville Ghost" is a short story by Oscar Wilde, widely adapted for the screen and stage. It was the first of Wilde's stories to be published, appearing in two parts in The Court and Society Revi
De Profundis (Latin: "from the depths") is a letter written by Oscar Wilde during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol, to "Bosie" (Lord Alfred Douglas).In its first half Wilde recounts their previous relationship and extravagant lifestyle
Originally published in 1890, The Picture of Dorian Gray is a philosophical novel by Oscar Wilde. It tells the story of one beautiful, innocent young man's seduction, moral corruption, and eventual downfall.
A fashionable young man sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty in Oscar Wilde's fascinating gothic tale. The Picture of Dorian Gray , Oscar Wilde's only full-length novel, is the enduringly eerie story of a na ve and irresistible young man lu
Oscar Wilde presents a libertarian socialist view of the economic disparities caused by capitalism, that lead to futile acts of charity instead of definitive solutions. Wilde encourages an overhaul of the structures that allow such inequalities to exist.
Jack Worthington is an upstanding gentleman in Victorian society. He just has one secret-he tells everyone that he has a brother named Earnest, when, in reality, Earnest is his alter ego. This allows him a certain duality; he can go out and party as Earne
Oscar Wilde's emotionally raw manuscript details the inner turmoil surrounding his relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas following his controversial arrest and conviction for gross indecency It's an honest and intimate look at the author in his mo
When the prophet Jokanaan is brought to the attention of the princess Salome, he rebukes her interest, which causes her to make a brutal declaration.Oscar Wilde's one-act tragedy explores the repercussions of her horrifying decision. Originally compos
A House of Pomegranates is a series of enchanting stories from Oscar Wilde highlighting the moral conflicts, deception, tragedies and triumphs of four distinct narratives. Each tale features a profound transformation that may or may not lead to a happy en
Dorian Gray is having his picture painted by Basil Hallward, who is charmed by his looks. But when Sir Henry Wotton visits and seduces Dorian into the worship of youthful beauty with an intoxicating speech, Dorian makes a wish he will live to regret: that
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. When Basil Hallward paints the portrait of young, handsome Dorian Gray, he falls prey to his dazzling beauty. Afr
'Wilde did not converse - he told tales.' Oscar Wilde was already famous as a brilliant wit and raconteur when he first began to publish his short stories in the late 1880s. They have never lacked readers and admirers, George Orwell and W. B. Yeat
Oscar Wilde was already one of the best known literary figures in Britain when he was persuaded to turn his extraordinary talents to the theatre. Between 1891 and 1895 he produced a sequence of distinctive plays which spearheaded the dramatic renaissance
'The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.' When Dorian Gray has his portrait painted, he is captivated by his own beauty. Tempted by his world-weary, decadent friend Lord Henry Wotton, he wishes to stay forever young, and pledges
`Yet each man kills the thing he loves, By each let this be heard, Some do it with a bitter look, Some with a flattering word, The coward does it with a kiss, The brave man with a sword!' A powerful poem of universal guilt and a protest against capita
High above the city, on a tall column, stood the statue of the Happy Prince. He was gilded all over with thin leaves of fine gold, for eyes he had two bright sapphires, and a large red ruby glowed on his sword-hilt. The Happy Prince and Other Tales is a c
Selected Poems of Oscar Wilde is a classic poetry collection by the great Irish poet. It is thought that a selection from Oscar Wilde's early verses may be of interest to a large public at present familiar only with the always popular BALLAD OF READIN
Dorian Gray is the subject of a full-length portrait in oil by Basil Hallward, an artist who is impressed and infatuated by Dorian's beauty; he believes that Dorian's beauty is responsible for the new mode in his art as a painter. Through Basil, D
The Picture of Dorian Gray is an 1891 philosophical novel by Irish writer and playwright Oscar Wilde. First published as a serial story in the July 1890 issue of Lippincott's Monthly Magazine, the editors feared the story was indecent, and without Wil
The Importance of Being Earnest is perhaps Oscar Wilde's most popular play since its first performance in 1895, it has seen countless productions and three film adaptations, and, in the words of the journalist Mark Lawson, is 'the second most kno
Salomé, the haunting one-act tragedy that marks Wildes first great success in the theatre, retells the Biblical story in which the stepdaughter of the tetrarch Herod Antipas demands the head of John the Baptist on a silver platter as a reward for her danc
The Canterville Ghost is a novella by Oscar Wilde. It was the first of Wilde's stories to be published, appearing in two parts in The Court and Society Review, 23 February and 2 March 1887. The story is about a family who moves to a castle haunted by
Intentions consists of multiple essays in which Wilde combats the popular argument that art must adhere to a moral standard and serve a benevolent purpose. It's a direct contrast to longstanding tradition in contemporary literature. Oscar Wilde delive
A Woman of No Importance Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900) A Woman of No Importance is a play by Irish playwright Oscar Wilde. The play premi red on 19 April 1893 at London's Haymarket Theatre. It is a testimony of Wilde's wit and his brand of dark comedy
I bogen kommer den irske forfatter Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) med en brandtale for individualisme og selvrealisering, der på mange måder vender op og ned på vores forståelse af begreberne i dag. Med (selv)ironi og den skarpe pen, han er så kendt for, gør han
'Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life' The two works brought together here, 'The Decay of Lying' and 'The Critic as Artist', are Oscar Wilde's wittiest and most profound writings on aesthetics, in which he proposes
Oscar Wilde's only novel is the dreamlike story of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Now, distinctively packaged with a beautifully designed jacket by noted illustrator Malika Favre. When handsome young Dorian Gray sees a pa
An Ideal Husband is an 1895 comedic stage play by Oscar Wilde which revolves around blackmail and political corruption, and touches on the themes of public and private honour. The action is set in London, in "the present", and takes place over t
The play opens during a dinner party at the home of Sir Robert Chiltern in London's fashionable Grosvenor Square. Sir Robert, a prestigious member of the House of Commons, and his wife, Lady Chiltern, are hosting a gathering that includes his friend L
"Like two doomed ships that pass in storm We had crossed each other's way: But we made no sign, we said no word, We had no word to say" -Oscar Wilde, The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1898) The poem The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1898) by Oscar Wilde
HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. When Basil Hallward paints the portrait of young, handsome Dorian Gray, he falls prey to his dazzling beauty. Afraid
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" er en af den klassiske litteraturs store værker. Oscar Wildes fortælling om den forfængelige Dorian Gray, der lader et portræt aldre for ham er både universel og et portræt af Wildes samtid. Gray er først meget tilfr
320 pages, paperback. Oscar Wilde's tale of a Faustian pact in Victorian England, "The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a both a slow-burning Gothic horror and a brilliant philosophical investigation of youth, beauty and desire. This "Penguin
'It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious.' The Importance of Being Earnest (1895) proclaims that it is 'A Trivial Play for Serious People'. In fact, collected here alongside Lady Windermere
A complete collection of enchanting fairy tales from the acclaimed poet and playwright Oscar Wilde Celebrated as the writer of The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde is equally beloved for his fairy tales, written part
Dorian Gray is arrogant. He is pompous, selfish, devastatingly narcissistic, and for much of his life he has never had to think twice about the ramifications of his actions. When the arrival of artist Basil Hallard forces Gray to confront his deepest inse
2023 Reprint of the 1915 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. The Importance of Being Earnest is celebrated not only for the lighthearted ingenuity of its plot, but for its inspired dialogue
A selection of Oscar Wilde's best and most important plays - sharp, relevant and brilliant to this day. Who would have thought a comedy of manners written more than a hundred years ago would still be so apt and so funny? Oscar Wilde was a genius of pl
This is one of the great recordings of a great play. John Gielgud stars as Ernest and Edith Evans gives her indomitable performance as Lady Bracknell in this classic radio recording from 1951. Performance styles may have changed, but this is an unmatched
The Importance of Being Earnest is the final play of Oscar Wilde, and it is considered his masterpiece. The play is a farcical comedy with the theme of switched identities: the play's two protagonists engage in "bunburying" (the maintenance
Lady Windermere's Fan/Salomé/A Woman of No Importance/An Ideal Husband/A Florentine Tragedy/The Importance of Being Earnest 'To lose one parent may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness' The Importance of Being Earn
De Profundis and Other Prison Writings is a new selection of Oscar Wilde's prison letters and poetry in Penguin Classics, edited and introduced by Colm Tóibín. At the start of 1895, Oscar Wilde was the toast of London, widely feted for his most recent
Fairy tales, ghost stories, detective fiction and comedies of manners - the stories collected in this volume made Oscar Wilde's name as a writer of fiction, showing breathtaking dexterity in a wide range of literary styles. Victorian moral justice is
Rediscover the magic of Oscar Wilde's fairy-tales in this beautiful, collectable new Little Puffin Clothbound Classic. 'I have many beautiful flowers; but the children are the most beautiful flowers of all.' From the newfound generosity of 
The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde is a short story. Like many works of literature, the story first appeared in a magazine, The Court and Society Review in February 1887. The Canterville Ghost is a story of contrast - American vs. British Society. When
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is acco
Wilde's only novel, first published in 1890, is a brilliantly designed puzzle, intended to tease conventional minds with its exploration of the myriad interrelationships between art, life, and consequence. From its provocative Preface, challenging the
'The Picture of Dorian Grey' ist ein perfektes Buch. Bis ins letzte ausgeklügelt ist die Balance zwischen Realität und Fiktion, messerscharf treffen die Paradoxien aufeinander, anregend sind nach wie vor die Thesen zu Kunst und Leben, überzeugend
A dark masterpiece of Gothic horror and Victorian decadence, Oscar Wilde's scandalous novel delves into the depths of the soul. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold fo
The Picture of Dorian Gray is a philosophical novel by the writer Oscar Wilde. When the book was first published it was victim to censorship by he magazine's editor. Despite censorship, the novel still offended the moral sensibilities of British reade
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born on the 16th October 1854 in Dublin Ireland. The son of Dublin intellectuals Oscar proved himself an outstanding classicist at Dublin, then at Oxford. With his education complete Wilde moved to London and i
A luxurious gift edition of Oscar Wilde's classic novel The Picture of Dorian Gray , presented with gold foil embossing and gilded page edges. In this cautionary tale, the handsome Dorian Gray wishes that his portrait should age rather than himself, a
The studio was filled with the rich odour of roses, and when the light summer wind stirred amidst the trees of the garden, there came through the open door the heavy scent of the lilac, or the more delicate perfume of the pink-flowering thorn. From the co
In The Critic as Artist, arguably the most complete exploration of his aesthetic thinking, and certainly the most entertaining, Oscar Wilde harnesses his famous wit to demolish the supposed boundary between art and criticism. Subtitled Upon the Importance
In The Soul of Man under Socialism Oscar Wilde expounds on an anarchist world view. Wilde argues that under capitalism the majority of people spoil their lives by an unhealthy and exaggerated altruism-are forced indeed so to spoil them: instead of realizi
2019 Reprint of 1891 Edition. Dorian Gray is the subject of a full-length portrait in oil by Basil Hallward, an artist impressed and infatuated by Dorian's beauty. Hallward believes that Dorian's beauty is responsible for his new inspiration as a
Selection includes The Portrait of Mr W.H., Wilde's defence of Dorian Gray, reviews, and the writings from 'Intentions' (1891): 'The Decay of Lying, 'Pen, Pencil, Poison', and 'The Critic as Artist'. Wilde is familiar to us
Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. With warmth, tenderness and quiet wit, Oscar Wilde's fables and
Triumphs of the imagination Stephen Fry The treasured fairy tales of Oscar Wilde in astunning gift edition featuring exquisite illustrations by the celebrated artist Philippe Jullian with an afterword by Wildes son, Vyvyan Holland.For nearly 150 years, th
Oscar Wildes classic tale of a man who, exhilarated by his friends praise of his youth and beauty, asksto be able to retain them eternally has been elegantly transformed. The adaptation retains all the wonder ofOscar Wildes text while portraying the story
Oscar Wilde's only novel is the dreamlike story of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Now, distinctively packaged with a beautifully designed jacket by noted illustrator Malika Favre. When handsome young Dorian Gray sees a pa
The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde's only novel, blending Gothic horror with philosophical musings on beauty, morality, and hedonism. The story follows Dorian Gray, a young man whose portrait ages and records his sins while he remains physicall
The five original fairy tales included in this volume were first published by Davis Nutt in 1888. Although it is said that Wilde wrote them for his two young sons, the author himself claimed they were '. . . . not for children, but for childlike peopl
Ligesom H. C. Andersens Eventyr henvender Oscar Wilde sig dels til børn og dels til voksne, der har bevaret barnets evne til at give sig hen i det forundrede møde med verden og andre mennesker, skønt nogle af historierne er så pessimistiske i deres syn på
This Norton Critical Edition includes: The 1890 (Lippincotts Magazine) version and the 1891 (book) version of the novel. Under the editorial guidance of Wilde scholar Michael Patrick Gillespie, students have the opportunity to comparatively read and analy
Junge Lesende könnten sich in dem selbstsüchtigen Riesen, der seinen Lieblingsbesitz nicht teilen will, gut wiedererkennen, basierend auf Oscar Wildes Klassiker. In der Geschichte sehen sie, wie sich unsere Handlungen nicht nur auf andere auswirken, sonde
This revised Norton Critical Edition of The Importance of Being Earnest exemplifies the usefulness of the series for generations of students. Michael Patrick Gillespies introduction captures the sleight of hand that makes the play at once so irresistible
The Collins Complete Works of Oscar Wilde is the only truly complete and authoritative single-volume edition of Oscar Wildes works, and is available in both hardback and this paperback edition. Continuously in print since 1948, the Collins Complete Works
Oscar Wilde was a major celebrity in the late Victorian era. He was an Irish playwright, novelist, poet, and short story writer. His works are known for their caustic wit. Wilde spent two years in a hard labor prison after being convicted of gross indecen
It is probably one of the best-known and most influential works of world literature. The Picture of Dorian Gray is still required reading for schoolchildren around the globe, has been the subject of countless film and theater adaptations and, incidentally
The Happy Prince and Other Tales (sometimes called The Happy Prince and Other Stories) is a collection of stories for children by Oscar Wilde first published in May 1888. It contains five stories: "The Happy Prince", "The Nightingale and th
Do you want to read The Importance of Being Earnest? If so then keep reading... A deliciously airily irresponsible comedy. Such is the "The Importance Of Being Earnest," the most personally characteristic expression of Wilde's art, and the l
Step into the enchanting world of Oscar Wilde with "A Florentine Tragedy; La Sainte Courtisane," a masterpiece that has been out of print for decades and is now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions. This unique edition is not merely a reprint;
A gorgeously giftable special hardback edition of The Happy Prince and Other Stories Bound in high-quality cloth with a dazzling new foil-stamped cover design, Puffins Clothbound Classics are a gift for book lovers of all ages to treasure forever. 'An
More than 120 years after Oscar Wilde submitted The Picture of Dorian Gray for publication in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine, the uncensored version of his novel appears here for the first time in a paperback edition. This volume restores all of the ma
The Importance of Being Earnest is both Oscar Wilde's most important and funniest play. As the subtitle suggests there is more to this play than its farcical nature suggests. Wilde calls into question the nature of identity while poking fun at proper
Effortlessly achieved, each revealing a different aspect of his brilliance, all of the plays, prose writings, and poems gathered here support Wilde's belief that entertainment provides the best kind of edification. The works include Wilde's once-c
Essays and lectures presents a compelling collection of reflections that showcase a distinctive blend of intellect, irony, and cultural insight. The work opens with a thought-provoking piece on the evolution of historical criticism, positioning it as a na
This books is a collection of poetry by Oscar Wilde. OSCAR FINGAL O'FLAHERTIE WILLS WILDE was an Irish poet and playwright. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, he became one of the most popular playwrights in London in the early 189
The Importance of Being Earnest is both Oscar Wilde's most important and funniest play. As the subtitle suggests there is more to this play than its farcical nature suggests. Wilde calls into question the nature of identity while poking fun at proper
Oscar Wilde, with his legendary works of literature is a delight to read at all times. This iconic drama is a series of events and characters all caught up and wound in their own situations. It is only in the series of these complex situations that layers
A play in four acts. First performed at the Haymarket Theatre in London, it represents a razor-sharp satire of England's aristocratic society in the late nineteenth century. Exceedingly witty and highly enjoyable. A fantastic play brimming with Wilde&
På en varm sommerdag i victoriatidens England besøger den charmerende og selvopslugte aristokrat Lord Henry sin gamle ven, kunstmaleren Basil Hallward, der er dybt opslugt af at opfange sin nye muses skønhed. Dorian Gray er smuk, ung og uskyldig, og Basil
And I? May I say nothing, my lord? With these words, Oscar Wildes courtroom trials came to a close. The lord in question, High Court justice Sir Alfred Wills, sent Wilde to the cells, sentenced to two years in prison with hard labor for the crime of gross
Horror hides behind an attractive face in The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde's tale of a notorious Victorian libertine and his life of evil excesses. Though Dorian's hedonistic indulgences leave no blemish on his ageless features, the painted
Discover the story of Oscar Wildes The Picture of Dorian Gray with this exquisite edition from Union Square & Co.s Signature Gilded Editions series! The stunning Picture of Dorian Grayspecial edition features sprayed edges, color end pages, a built-in rib
Oscar Wilde's surreal and haunting story of a beautiful young man who bargains his soul for eternal youth, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Clothbound Editions line. When handsome young Dorian Gray sees a painters stunning p
A beautiful young man stays untouched by age while his hidden portrait records every act of corruption. This beautiful deluxe gift edition presents Oscar Wildes decadent Gothic novel in a hardback with foiled covers, marbled endpaper, sprayed edges, beaut
UNE EDITION INTEGRALE D'EXCEPTION / EXCEPTIONAL UNABRIDGED EDITION Le portrait de Dorian Gray / The picture of Dorian Gray Bilingue fran ais/anglais / Bilingual French/English Jeune homme na f et tr s s duisant, Dorian Gray vend son me pour s'assu
Do you want to read The Picture of Dorian Gray? If so then keep reading... In this celebrated work, his only novel, Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England. Combining eleme
Do you want to read The Picture of Dorian Gray? If so then keep reading... In this celebrated work, his only novel, Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England. Combining eleme
Dorian Gray er en ung, smuk mand fra Victoriatidens London, der først indser sin egen fysiske skønhed, da han sidder model til et maleri. Med billedet foran sig funderer den forfængelige Dorian over livet og skønhedens forgængelighed. Dette får ham til at
Step into a world of enchantment with "A House of Pomegranates," a captivating collection of short stories by Oscar Wilde. These literary fairy tales, rich in allegory and fable, explore profound themes through fantastical narratives. Wilde'
"Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic." Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray , a Gothic masterpiece of supernatural horror, is presented here in a striking deluxe collector's edition designed to be as
In The Soul of Man under Socialism Oscar Wilde expounds on an anarchist world view. Wilde argues that under capitalism the majority of people spoil their lives by an unhealthy and exaggerated altruism-are forced indeed so to spoil them: instead of realizi
An authoritative edition of Oscar Wildes critical writings shows how the renowned dramatist and novelist also transformed the art of commentary. Though he is primarily acclaimed today for his drama and fiction, Oscar Wilde was also one of the greatest cri
Part of the Chiltern Classics range. When having his portrait painted, Dorian Gray declares he would give anything to stay youthful - even his soul. Dorian descends into a life of decadent excess, and while he retains his youthful looks, the portrait beco
De profundis er et brev, Oscar Wilde skrev, mens han sad i fængsel 1895-97 for sit ifølge loven groft umoralske forhold til vennen Bosie og brevet er stilet til denne. Det skildrer et kærlighedsforhold, der gik helt skævt. Og det skildrer en mand, der pr
The Picture of Dorian Gray was first published as a serial in Lippencott's Monthly Magazine, and the publishers thought it would so offend readers that they removed nearly 500 words without Wilde's approval. Wilde soon expanded it and republished
Dorian Grayis the subject of a full-length portrait in oil by Basil Hallward, an artist impressed and infatuated by Dorian'sbeauty; he believes that Dorian's beauty is responsible for the new mood in his art as a painter. Through Basil, Dorian mee
Salome is Oscar Wildes most experimentaland controversialplay. In its own time, the play, written in French, was described by a reviewer as an arrangement in blood and ferocity, morbid, bizarre, repulsive. None, however, could deny the importance of Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde's only novel, blending Gothic horror with philosophical musings on beauty, morality, and hedonism. The story follows Dorian Gray, a young man whose portrait ages and records his sins while he remains physicall
"Dorian Grays billede" er uden tvivl Oscar Wildes mest berømte og berygtede roman. Bogen følger den unge Dorian Gray, der frygter tanken om alderdom og derfor sælger sin sjæl for evig ungdom. Men med evig ungdom følger også et liv i dekadencens
The Picture of Dorian Gray altered the way Victorians understood the world they inhabited. It heralded the end of a repressive Victorianism, and after its publication, literature had-in the words of biographer Richard Ellmann-"a different look."
De Profundis (Latin: "from the depths") is a letter written by Oscar Wilde during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol, to "Bosie" (Lord Alfred Douglas). De Profundis does not resemble any of the other works that made Wilde famous; and it&
The Picture of Dorian Gray is a Gothic and philosophical novel by Oscar Wilde, first published complete in the July 1890 issue of Lippincott's Monthly Magazine . Fearing the story was indecent, prior to publication the magazine's editor deleted ro
Oscar Wilde (16 October 1854 30 November 1900) was an Irish poet and playwright. The Happy Prince and Other Stories is a collection of stories for children by Oscar Wilde first published in May 1888. It contains five storics: "The Happy Prince",
The Importance of Being Earnestis a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personæ to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play's major themes are the triviali
Delve into the brilliance of one of history's greatest writers with "The Complete Works Of Oscar Wilde, Volume 15". This comprehensive collection showcases Wilde's unparalleled wit, sharp social commentary, and enduring literary talent.
Dorian Gray is the subject of a full-length portrait in oil by Basil Hallward, an artist who is impressed and infatuated by Dorian's beauty; he believes that Dorian's beauty is responsible for the new mode in his art as a painter. Through Basil, D