Oscar Wilde

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket In a world of witty banter and societal expectations, two bachelors craft elaborate double lives to escape the constraints of Victorian propriety. Jack invents a fictional brother, "Ernest," to indulge in city escapades, while Algernon adopts the same alias to woo Jack's ward, Cecily. Chaos ensues as mistaken identities and romantic entanglements intertwine, creating a web of comedic misunderstandings. Through sharp humor and satirical jabs, the story exposes the absurdities of social conventions and the pursuit of love. Widely regarded as Oscar Wilde's masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest revolutionized the comedy of manners with its sharp wit and satirical edge. First performed in 1895, it cleverly critiques the rigid class structures and social hypocrisies of Victorian England. Wilde's exploration of identity, marriage, and deception struck a chord, challenging societal norms while delivering uproarious laughter. Its enduring appeal lies in its fearless mockery of superficiality, making it a timeless commentary on the complexities of human nature and societal expectations.

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket In a world where beauty is everything, Dorian Gray discovers the dangerous allure of eternal youth and unrestrained pleasure. Captivated by a portrait that ages in his place, he embarks on a reckless journey where indulgence and vanity become his only pursuits. As the years pass, Dorian remains unchanged, but his portrait grows darker, a chilling reflection of his hidden sins. Torn between his desire for perfection and the haunting consequences of his actions, Dorian faces a battle that threatens not only his soul but the very essence of his existence. When The Picture of Dorian Gray was first published in 1890, it challenged Victorian norms with its bold exploration of decadence, morality, and the consequences of vanity. Wilde's novel broke from the era's conventions, pushing boundaries on both aestheticism and the tension between outward beauty and inner corruption. Its portrayal of a man who sacrifices his soul for eternal youth sparked controversy, prompting debates about morality, art, and the nature of sin. Today, it remains a powerful critique of society's obsession with surface beauty, making it a timeless commentary on the dark side of self-obsession.

Novaja serija ljubimykh skazok v jarkikh oblozhkakh! Kniga v tvjordom perepljote i s chastichnym lakom, belaja bumaga. Tsvetnye illjustratsii i neobychnyj dizajn - takoj podarok tochno privlechjot vnimanie malenkikh chitatelej. Ostroumnaja istorija anglijskogo pisatelja Oskara Uajlda rasskazhet o vesjolykh prikljuchenijakh prividenija, kotoroe zhivjot v zamke. Uvazhaemyj dukh vsegda chestno ispolnjal svoi objazannosti: gremel tsepjami, razlival na polu krasnoe pjatno i pugal vpechatlitelnykh zhitelej. No mister i missis Otis, a takzhe ikh deti - semejstvo, kotoroe nedavno kupilo Kentervilskij zamok, - ne namereny bojatsja prividenija, dazhe naoborot: neposlushnye malchishki-bliznetsy tak i norovjat poshutit nad nim. No nesmotrja na vse shalosti detej i materializm roditelej, bednoe prividenie vsjo zhe nakhodit dolgozhdannogo druga i obretaet pokoj. Perevod s anglijskogo Mikhaila Likiardopulo, priznannogo spetsialista po tvorchestvu Oskara Uajlda. Illjustratsii, tak tochno otrazhajuschie tonkuju ironiju avtora, prinadlezhat kisti italjanskogo khudozhnika Barbary Bongini. Chitajte v serii: "Alisa v Strane chudes", "Bembi", "Kentervilskoe prividenie" i "Malenkij lord Fauntleroj".

Pered vami vsemirno izvestnyj roman Oskara Uajlda "Portret Doriana Greja", rasskazyvajuschij o junoshe, kotoryj v pogone za vechnoj molodostju poterjal sobstvennuju lichnost. Tekst proizvedenija adaptirovan i snabzhen parallelnym perevodom na russkij jazyk. Anglijskij tekst polnostju ozvuchen nositeljami jazyka i besplatno dostupen dlja proslushivanija s pomoschju QR-kodov, dobavlennykh v tekst knigi. Posobie adresovano vsem, kto izuchaet anglijskij jazyk i khochet chitat literaturu na jazyke originala.

Oskar Uajld, kak odin iz jarchajshikh predstavitelej anglijskogo dekadansa, propagandiroval filosofiju "iskusstvo radi iskusstva" i vpervye sformuliroval osnovnye polozhenija svoej esteticheskoj programmy v lektsii "Vozrozhdenie anglijskogo iskusstva", a pozdnee razvil ikh v esse "Upadok lzhi", "Pero, polotno, otrava", "Kritik kak khudozhnik", "Istina masok", obedinennykh v 1891 godu v tsikl "Zamysly". V svoikh blestjaschikh tekstakh o literature, zhivopisi i obschestve Uajld proslavljaet Iskusstvo - velichajshuju svjatynju, verkhovnoe bozhestvo, fanaticheskim zhretsom kotorogo byl pisatel. V dannoe izdanie takzhe vkljuchen traktat "Dusha cheloveka pri sotsializme".

This beautiful jacketed hardback presents Oscar Wilde's classic novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, with brand-new, full-color illustrations by Eugenia Nobati. This classic novel about the frailty of human beauty and sensual experience and the futility of vanity remains as powerful today as when it was first published in 1891. A truly extraordinary piece of work, The Picture of Dorian Gray has come to be regarded as the finest novel of the aesthetic and decadent movements. In this cautionary tale, the handsome Dorian Gray wishes that his portrait should age rather than himself, and then launches on a life of excess and depravity, with shocking consequences. Whether you're approaching The Picture of Dorian Gray for the first time, or want to experience it afresh with new illustrations, this unabridged collectible edition is perfect for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Classics series brings together handsome hardcover editions of classic works, beautifully presented with full-color, specially-commissioned illustrations, patterned endpapers and dust jackets.

"Portret Doriana Greja" - samyj uspeshnyj roman irlandskogo pisatelja Oskara Uajlda. Vpervye proizvedenie bylo opublikovano v 1890 godu, odnako, voprosy morali i nravstvennosti, kotorye podnimaet avtor, aktualny i po sej den. Dorian Grej - molodoj chelovek, obladajuschij privlekatelnoj vneshnostju, stanovitsja muzoj khudozhnika Bezila Kholluorda. Odnazhdy Bezil znakomit Doriana s lordom Genri Uottonom, chi gedonisticheskie vzgljady okazyvajut na junoshu silnoe vlijanie. Molodoj aristokrat nachinaet razmyshljat o vremennosti molodosti i krasoty. Portret zhe, napisannyj Bezilom, predstavljaetsja Dorianu kak simvol vechnoj junosti. Tekst proizvedenija sokraschen i adaptirovan dlja urovnja B1. Vse samye nuzhnye slova vy najdete v slovarikakh, raspolozhennykh posle kazhdoj glavy. V kontse knigi dany uprazhnenija na proverku ponimanija prochitannogo. Kljuchi k uprazhnenijam raspolagajutsja v poslednem razdele posobija.

V komplekt vkhodjat 2 knigi: "Drakula" Brema Stokera i "Portret Doriana Greja" Oskara Uajlda. Geroi etikh proizvedenij davno perestali razlichat dobro i zlo, odin ubivaet naprjamuju, drugoj - tolkaet na samoubijstvo. "Drakula" Delovaja poezdka Dzhonatana Kharkera v dalekuju Transilvaniju prevraschaetsja v nastojaschij koshmar. Zapertyj v zamke Drakuly, Kharker uzhe ne verit, chto kogda-nibud smozhet vernutsja domoj i vossoedinitsja so svoej nevestoj Minoj Mjurrej. Edva izbezhav smerti, Kharker vozvraschaetsja, chtoby zaschitit svoju nevestu, vmeste s doktorom Van Khelsingom i ego druzjami on predprinimaet otchajannuju popytku unichtozhit Knjazja Tmy i drugikh Detej Nochi... "Portret Doriana Greja" Zavorazhivajuschaja i intrigujuschaja istorija cheloveka, pozhelavshego naveki sokhranit molodost i zastavit sobstvennyj portret staret vmesto sebja. Dorian Grej, aristokrat udivitelnoj krasoty, prodal dushu v obmen na ispolnenie zhelanija. No on ne znal, chto tsena okazhetsja slishkom vysoka. On perestanet razlichat dobro i zlo i budet razbivat serdtsa, tolkat ljudej na samoubijstvo, predavat. Iskusstvo okazhetsja gubitelnee, chem dumal Dorian.

Zavorozhennyj ocharovatelnoj naruzhnostju i neisporchennoj dushoj junogo Doriana Greja, khudozhnik Bezil Kholluord pishet ego portret. Govorjat, krasota v glazakh smotrjaschego, no junosha na kartine tak zhe plenitelen, kak i v zhizni. Kholluord verit, chto portret Doriana Greja - samaja silnaja ego rabota, no poka ne znaet, kak sokrushitelna mozhet byt sila iskusstva. Krasotu i nevinnost Doriana zamechaet Genri Uotton - drug khudozhnika, svetskij dzhentlmen i gedonist. Lord Genri vidit v neiskushennom junoshe prekrasnyj obekt dlja izuchenija i seet v ego mozgu mysl, chto smysl zhizni zakljuchaetsja v naslazhdenijakh i potvorstve nizmennym strastjam. Kogda neostorozhno vyskazannoe Dorianom Greem pozhelanie ostavatsja vechno molodym sbyvaetsja, nachinaetsja nravstvennoe razlozhenie molodogo cheloveka. A fizicheskoe razlozhenie tem vremenem nastigaet izobrazhenie na portrete. Okazyvaetsja, krasota i v samom dele strashnaja sila...

A Trivial Comedy for Serious PeopleBeing sensible can be excessively boring. At least Jack thinks so. While assuming the role of dutiful guardian in the country, he lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy takes on a similar facade. Unfortunately, living a double life has its drawbacks, especially when it comes to love. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. A new edition of Oscar Wilde's legendary comedy, published to coincide with the revival at London's National Theatre, in November 2024.

La importancia de llamarse Ernesto es una de las comedias m s brillantes y divertidas de Oscar Wilde, una s tira mordaz sobre la hipocres a social y las apariencias en la alta sociedad victoriana. La historia sigue a Jack Worthing y Algernon Moncrieff, dos caballeros que inventan identidades falsas para disfrutar de una doble vida sin ataduras. Sin embargo, cuando sus enga os se enredan, surgen situaciones c micas llenas de malentendidos, confusiones y di logos ingeniosos. Con su caracter stico humor afilado y su cr tica sutil a las normas sociales, Wilde crea una obra maestra del teatro que sigue fascinando a generaciones. La importancia de llamarse Ernesto es una celebraci n del ingenio, la iron a y la ligereza que hace de esta comedia un cl sico atemporal. Una lectura imprescindible para los amantes del teatro, la literatura cl sica y el humor inteligente.

La importancia de llamarse Ernesto es una de las comedias m s brillantes y divertidas de Oscar Wilde, una s tira mordaz sobre la hipocres a social y las apariencias en la alta sociedad victoriana. La historia sigue a Jack Worthing y Algernon Moncrieff, dos caballeros que inventan identidades falsas para disfrutar de una doble vida sin ataduras. Sin embargo, cuando sus enga os se enredan, surgen situaciones c micas llenas de malentendidos, confusiones y di logos ingeniosos. Con su caracter stico humor afilado y su cr tica sutil a las normas sociales, Wilde crea una obra maestra del teatro que sigue fascinando a generaciones. La importancia de llamarse Ernesto es una celebraci n del ingenio, la iron a y la ligereza que hace de esta comedia un cl sico atemporal. Una lectura imprescindible para los amantes del teatro, la literatura cl sica y el humor inteligente.

L' me humaine sous le r gime socialiste est un essai visionnaire d'Oscar Wilde qui explore les liens entre socialisme, individualisme et libert artistique. Publi en 1891, cet ouvrage audacieux propose une critique acerbe du capitalisme et de la charit traditionnelle, tout en esquissant les contours d'une soci t id ale. Wilde y d veloppe une vision originale du socialisme, non pas comme une fin en soi, mais comme un moyen de lib rer l'individu des contraintes mat rielles pour lui permettre de s' panouir pleinement. Il affirme que le socialisme lui-m me n'aura de valeur que parce qu'il conduira l'individualisme . Cette approche novatrice s'inscrit dans la lign e des essais philosophiques tout en anticipant les r flexions sur l'utopie sociale. L'auteur d nonce avec verve les m faits du syst me capitaliste, qu'il juge responsable de la pauvret et de l'exploitation. Il s'attaque galement la notion de charit , qu'il consid re comme un palliatif inefficace perp tuant les in galit s. Pour Wilde, seule une refonte compl te de la soci t peut r soudre ces probl mes la racine. La partie la plus fascinante de l'essai est sans doute celle o Wilde imagine une soci t future lib r e du besoin mat riel. Dans ce monde utopique, chacun pourrait se consacrer l'art, la science ou la philosophie, d veloppant ainsi pleinement son potentiel cr atif. Cette vision s'inscrit parfaitement dans le mouvement esth tique dont Wilde tait l'un des chefs de file. L' me humaine sous le r gime socialiste ne se contente pas de critiquer: il propose une r flexion profonde sur la nature humaine et les conditions n cessaires son panouissement. Wilde y d montre toute la puissance de sa plume, m lant analyse sociale incisive et envol es lyriques sur la beaut et l'art. Cet essai avant-gardiste continue de fasciner les lecteurs d'aujourd'hui, qu'ils s'int ressent la litt rature engag e, la philosophie politique ou l'histoire des id es. Il offre un clairage unique sur

"Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray" ist ein faszinierender Roman ber den jungen, sch nen Dorian Gray, der w nscht, f r immer jung zu bleiben, w hrend ein Portr t von ihm altert und seine moralischen Verfehlungen widerspiegelt. Wilde beleuchtet darin die dunklen Seiten der menschlichen Natur - Narzissmus, Eitelkeit und die Folgen moralischer Verantwortungslosigkeit. Die scharfsinnige, elegante Sprache machen den Roman zu einem Meisterwerk, welcher Leser bis heute fesselt. Erstmals erschienen 1865. Hier in der kongenialen bersetzung von Alfred Wechsler. Frisch aufgelegt in gut lesbarer Schriftgr e. Gebundene Ausgabe mit Leseb ndchen. Oscar Wilde. Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray. bersetzt von W. Fred. W. Fred ist das Pseudonym des Schriftstellers und bersetzters Alfred Wechsler (1879 bis 1922). Erstdruck des englischsprachigen Originals: The Picture of Dorian Gray, Lippincott's Monthly Magazine, Philadelphia 1890. Erstdruck der erweiterten Buchfassung: Ward, Lock and Co., London 1891. Erstdruck der hier vorliegenden bersetzung: Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray, bers. von W. Fred. Band 3 von Oscar Wildes S mtliche Werke in deutscher Sprache. Wiener Verlag, Wien / Leipzig 1906. Durchgesehener Neusatz, der Text dieser Ausgabe folgt: Band 4 von Oscar Wildes Werke in f nf B nden. Deutsche Bibliothek, Berlin ca. 1922. Vollst ndige Neuausgabe, G ttingen 2024. LIWI Literatur- und Wissenschaftsverlag