Oscar Wilde

A timeless classic of deceptively simplistic and fantastical stories. Originally published by Oscar Wilde in 1888, The Happy Prince and Other Tales is a collection of five short stories packed with heartfelt meaning for children and adults alike. This is a fine new edition of moral tales of selflessness, friendship, sacrifice, and kindness- and the dangers of not having them. Wilde's eloquent and poetic writing makes these stories evoke a world in which tenderness and compassion are often endangered by greed, selfishness, and callousness. This new edition includes a new foreword by award-winning author Rick Wilber, and appeals to an entirely new generation of children, while imparting wisdom that withstands the test of time.

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 of human behaviours are revealed making it interesting and at the same time making the character vulnerable to the situations they have got themselves into. The unfurling of events leads to many important discoveries and realizations and the

The artist is the creator of beautiful things. To reveal art and conceal the artist is art's aim. The critic is he who can translate into another manner or a new material his impression of beautiful things. The highest as the lowest form of criticism is a mode of autobiography. Those who find ugly meanings in beautiful things are corrupt without being charming. This is a fault. Those who find beautiful meanings in beautiful things are the cultivated. For these there is hope. They are the elect to

One of the wittiest plays ever, it is a buoyant comedy of manners celebrated for the lighthearted ingenuity of its plot and its inspired rapid-fire dialogue.

Oscar Wilde's comedy drama "The Importance of Being Earnest" was originally produced in 1895. The plot of the play centers on Algernon and Jack, two individuals who invent fictitious identities in order to avoid their respective social commitments and seek personal relationships. Algernon poses as Jack's brother in an effort to court Jack's ward, Cecily, while Jack creates a fictional younger brother, Ernest, as a justification for traveling to the city. The play is rife with humorous exchanges and sarcastic social criticism, especially on Victorian society's focus on social status and etiquette. "The Importance of Being Earnest" is still regarded as a treasured piece of English literature because to its smart narrative and comedy.

""A House of Pomegranates"" is a collection of fairy tales written by Oscar Wilde. The book consists of four stories, namely ""The Young King,"" ""The Birthday of the Infanta,"" ""The Fisherman and His Soul,"" and ""The Star-Child."" Each story is filled with enchanting and imaginative elements, exploring themes of love, beauty, sacrifice, and morality. In ""A House of Pomegranates,"" Wilde showcases his exceptional storytelling skills, blending fantasy and symbolism with thought-provoking narratives. The tales are infused with rich language, vivid imagery, and profound philosophical insights. They invite readers into a world of wonder and reflection, where characters grapple with their desires, confront their flaws, and seek redemption.

Lord Arthur Savile's Crime; The Portrait of Mr. W. H., and Other Stories, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.

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 de klassiske indvendinger mod socialisme til skamme og opridser en vision for, hvor rige vi kan blive, ikke mindst åndeligt, hvis vi lader så mange mennesker som muligt få mulighed for at udleve deres sande potentiale. Oscar Wilde var forud for sin tid i næsten alle henseender. Vi skal blive ved med at læse ham, fordi han kommer med en nuanceret kritik af sin samtid og derigennem en række klare bud på, hvordan vi skal indrette samfundet i dag. Forfatter Siri Ranva Hjelm Jacobsen har skrevet efterord. Oversat af Niels Kristian Bonde Jensen. Bogen udkommer i serien ATLAS & Gyldendals Småskrifter, der er evigtgyldige tanker i lommeformat – litterære essays, politiske brandtaler og uddrag af værker, der gennem tiden har været skelsættende for, hvordan vi har indrettet vores samfund, og for de måder, hvorpå vi tænker om os selv som mennesker.

Biting wit and lush descriptions combine in this striking new edition of Oscar Wilde's short story collection, which contains Wilde's most famous story, "The Canterville Ghost." Originally published in 1887 in the British literary magazine, The Court and Society Review. "Lord Arthur Savile's Crime: A Study of Duty" headlines this anthology, first published in 1891. In addition to the title work, Wilde added "The Canterville Ghost," "The Model Millionaire," and "The Sphinx Without a Secret." Editions dated after 1900 (including this one) also contain "The Portrait of Mr. W. H." In the 132 years since the publication of this collection, numerous actors, writers, and even musicians wrote adaptations of "The Canterville Ghost," the most popular of the stories in this volume. But those adaptations also made significant changes in the plot. Now with a foreword by Hugo-award nominee Paul Di Filippo, go back to the original. Read "The Canterville Ghost," and the other stories as Oscar Wilde wrote them.

Biting wit and lush descriptions combine in this striking new edition of Oscar Wilde's short story collection, which contains Wilde's most famous story, "The Canterville Ghost." Originally published in 1887 in the British literary magazine, The Court and Society Review. "Lord Arthur Savile's Crime: A Study of Duty" headlines this anthology, first published in 1891. In addition to the title work, Wilde added "The Canterville Ghost," "The Model Millionaire," and "The Sphinx Without a Secret." Editions dated after 1900 (including this one) also contain "The Portrait of Mr. W. H." In the 132 years since the publication of this collection, numerous actors, writers, and even musicians wrote adaptations of "The Canterville Ghost," the most popular of the stories in this volume. But those adaptations also made significant changes in the plot. Now with a foreword by Hugo-award nominee Paul Di Filippo, go back to the original. Read "The Canterville Ghost," and the other stories as Oscar Wilde wrote them.