Best of Oscar Wilde

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Oscar Wilde

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Jaico Publishing House

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Publisher	Jaico Publishing House
Publication Year	2016
ISBN-13	9788184959291
ISBN-10	818495929X
Binding	Paperback
Number of Pages	272 Pages
Language	(English)
Dimensions (Cms)	25.4 X 20.3 X 4.7
Weight (grms)	230

Widely known for his wit and flamboyance, Oscar Wilde was a great advocate of art for art’s sake. This charming collection of his prose and drama includes his most evocative works complete with his first and only, novel the Picture of Dorian Gray, a tale of pure beauty and unadulterated decadence. Also included are his fascinating short stories, like the delightful tale of the Happy Prince and the poignant satire, the Birthday of the Infanta with its much darker overtones. Among his plays are comedies such as Lady Windermere’s Fan and A Woman of No Importance, seemingly trivial but mercilessly exposing Victorian hypocrisies. The book also includes the controversial and macabre tragedy, Salomé which was designed to make his audience shudder by its depiction of unnatural passion. Vividly engaging and beautifully illustrated, Jaico Classics’ edition of Oscar Wilde’s timeless work is must-have for a true lover of literature and art.

Oscar Wilde

Oscar 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 1890s. Oscar Wilde is celebrated for his sharp wit, literary brilliance, and unique perspective on society. His works often blend humour with deep social commentary. Beyond “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” his plays like “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “An Ideal Husband” showcase his mastery of dialogue and comedic timing. Wilde's life was also marked by his flamboyant personality and tumultuous relationships, culminating in his imprisonment for gross indecency due to his sexual orientation. This experience profoundly affected his later works and his worldview.