Oscar Wilde

THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY IS OSCAR WILDES CLASSIC STORY OF A YOUNG MAN WHOSE BEAUTY PROMPTS A PAINTER TO PAINT A LIFE-LIKE PORTRAIT OF HIM. HOWEVER, ALL IS NOT WHAT IT SEEMS... DORIAN EXPRESSES THE DESIRE TO SELL HIS SOUL, TO ENSURE THAT THE PICTURE, RATHER THAN HE, WILL AGE ANDFADE. A MUST-READ FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE THE NOVEL IS A SOCIAL SATIRE AS WELL AS A KEY EXPLORER OF VICTORIAN NORMS. WE ARE MADE TO OBSERVE HUMAN EMOTIONS LIKE LOVE, JEALOUSY, HATE AND THE FORCES OF EVIL AND GOOD. OSCAR WILDE PROPAGATES HIS ART FOR ARTS SAKE THEORY, EVEN AS HE WEAVES A NARRATIVE AROUND A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN (DORIAN GRAY) AND HIS FRIENDS (LORD HENRY AND BASIL). THE BOOK IS A CLASSIC IN THE TRUE SENSE OF THE WORD, AS IT APPEALS TO THE UNIVERSAL INSTINCTS OF MAN. डोरियन ग्रे...अंतर्बाह्य सुंदर असलेला विशीचा तरुण... बेसिल हॉलवर्ड या चित्रकाराने डोरियनचं चित्र रेखाटलंय...बेसिलचा मित्र लॉर्ड हेन्री आणि डोरियनची भेट होते... डोरियन हेन्रीच्या प्रभावाखाली येतो...तो नाटकात काम करणाऱ्या सिबिलनामक सुंदर युवतीच्या प्रेमात पडतो. तिच्याशी लग्नही ठरवतो...पण एका प्रयोगात सिबिल खूपच वाईट अभिनय करते आणि तो प्रचंड संतापतो...तिच्याशी भांडून थिएटरमधून बाहेर पडतो...त्याच रात्री सिबिल आत्महत्या करते...ती बातमी कळल्यावर डोरियन विव्हळ होतो...पण काहीच क्षण...या प्रसंगानंतर सुरू होते डोरियनची आत्मिक अधोगती...काही लोकांच्या विनाशाला, आत्महत्येला तो कारणीभूत ठरतो...व्यसनं आणि स्त्रियांच्या मोहपाशात गुरफटतो...चिरतारुण्याचा वर मिळाल्यामुळे ही अधोगती चालूच राहते...इतकी की तो बेसिलचाही खून करतो...त्याच्या या अधोगतीचे पडसाद त्याच्या चित्रावर उमटतात...त्याचा चित्रातला चेहरा विद्रूप होतो...मनोवास्तवाचं प्रभावी चित्रण द पिक्चर ऑफ डोरियन ग्रे.

Indulge in the captivating world of Oscar Wilde's masterpiece The Picture of Dorian Gray. This exquisite edition presents Wilde's iconic novel in a visually stunning format, offering readers a luxurious reading experience. Immerse yourself in the decadence, beauty, and moral complexity of Dorian Gray's haunting tale. Features Wilde's signature wit and commentary on Victorian society Deluxe hardbound edition with a beautiful cover design Explores the themes of morality, beauty, and corruption Offers insights into Wilde's thought-provoking storytelling A collector's item for literature enthusiasts

The Canterville Ghost is a classic tale by Oscar Wilde, first published in 1887. A delightful read for all ages, the story follows the Otis family as they move into Canterville Chase, a haunted mansion in England, and encounter the mischievous ghost that haunts the house. This charming tale offers a unique blend of wit, satire, and heartfelt moments. A haunting tale with heart and humor. Blends comedy and the supernatural in a unique way. An engaging story of a ghost's attempts to scare new residents. Witty and satirical commentary on societal norms and expectations. Features vividly drawn and memorable characters. A must-read for fans of Wilde's works and lovers of classic literature.

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 Earnest, but have a sterling reputation as Jack. However, he must merge the two when Jack discovers that his lover, Gwendolyn, will only marry a man named Earnest. Meanwhile, Algernon, a family friend, discovers Jack’s secret and (much to Jack’s dismay) becomes increasingly interested in Jack’s ward, Cecily. After inviting himself to Jack’s home and introducing himself as Earnest, Algernon quickly gains the attention of Cecily. Believing that he was the fictious Earnest Worthington, Cecily considered herself already to be engaged to him, as it is also her dream to be married to a man named Earnest. Chaos unravels as the men then find themselves with two matters of grave importance: Gwendolyn and Cecily can not both marry Earnest Worthington, and Jack and Algernon can not let them know that Earnest never existed in the first place. When first released, The Importance of Being Earnest was dubbed as a “trivial comedy for serious people”. While Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest is certain to bring a smile to its audience, it also serves as witty satire of Victorian London and marriage. The Importance of Being Earnest has been revered on stage and on film, as well as in print. Wilde captures the audience with a comedic plot, authentic characters and a promise not to take itself too seriously. Enjoy The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde with new and modern fonts and an eye-catching cover. Though it has outlived the society it mocks, The Importance of Being Earnest continues to be comedic gold even in the 21st century.

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) - Anglo-Irish writer, an outstanding master of paradox and satirical nonsense. Reflections on good, evil and beauty are inherent in Wilde's "The Fairy Tales". They are characterized by incredible fantasy, humanistic mood and ironic manner of presentation.

Schastlivyj prints" i "Granatovyj domik" - sborniki udivitelnykh skazok - zanimajut v mnogogrannom tvorchestve Oskara Uajlda osoboe mesto, oni bessporno stali chastju mirovoj klassiki i prodolzhajut mnogie gody voskhischat chitatelej raznykh stran. Grustnye, trogatelnye istorii o dobre i zle, druzhbe i predannosti, ljubvi i sostradanii, napisannye dlja detej, adresovany i tem vzroslym, kotorye ne razuchilis udivljatsja i radovatsja okruzhajuschemu miru. Pod nezatejlivymi skazochnymi sjuzhetami skryvaetsja glubokij smysl: avtor vospevaet krasotu chelovecheskikh postupkov, vyzyvaet sochuvstvie k obezdolennym i vseljaet veru v spravedlivost. Skazochnye istorii oformleny izjaschnymi illjustratsijami Ch. Robinsona, U. Krejna, Dzh. P. Dzhejkomba-Khuda, G. Fogelera.

"I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying." Oscar Wilde The Happy Prince and Other Tales is a collection of stories for all ages by Oscar Wilde first published in May 1888. It contains five stories: ""The Happy Prince"", ""The Nightingale and the Rose"", ""The Selfish Giant"", ""The Devoted Friend"", and ""The Remarkable Rocket"". This book is a brilliant and haunting treasure house for everybody where through the stories of Princes, rockets, nightingales, and roses, Oscar Wilde is teaching us about life, love, pride and mercy.

V knige sobrany vse rasskazy i skazki Oskara Uajlda, sredi kotorykh znamenitye "Kentervilskoe prividenie", "Schastlivyj prints", "Malchik-zvezda" i "Solovej i roza". Rasskazy Uajlda sochetajut v sebe romantiku i satiru na obschestvo, oni ironichny i nemnogo pechalny, polny izjaschestva i ostroumija. A ego skazki, napisannye dlja vzroslykh, "kotorye ne utratili dara radovatsja i izumljatsja", - eto trogatelnye istorii o ljubvi, dobrote i samopozhertvovanii. Prostym i lirichnym jazykom pisatel govorit o vazhnykh veschakh, zastavljaja chitatelja, vsled za svoimi gerojami, otkryt svoe serdtse i sdelat mir khot chutochku luchshe.

The Canterville Ghost is set in the English countryside in the late 19th century. Most of the story takes place in Canterville Chase, which is described as an old mansion with secret rooms and passageways, long corridors stained glass windows, and oak paneling. Pictures of long-dead Canterville ancestors, ancient tapestries, and a suit of armor add to the medieval-like setting. Overall, it seems to fit the stereotype of a haunted house. The book follows fairy tale conventions and Wilde introduces Virginia Otis, a fairy-tale type heroine. Otis must believe that there is a soul worth saving in the murderous and grisly Sir Simon. Her actions, however, lead to a happy ending. Otis marries a Duke and receives a casket of valuable jewels from the Ghost.

Edinstvennyj izdannyj roman Oskara Uajlda prines emu odnovremenno i skandalnuju slavu, i snogsshibatelnyj uspekh. Dramatichnaja istorija, zakhvatyvajuschaja s pervykh zhe strok, pogruzhaet chitatelja v pugajuschij mir tajnykh zhelanij i sokrovennykh myslej, derzhit v naprjazhenii do poslednej stranitsy. V "Portrete Doriana Greja" vechnye chelovecheskie tsennosti - dobrota, smirenie, iskrennjaja ljubov - protivopostavleny stol zhe vechnym porokam - samoljubovaniju, sladostrastiju, razvraschennosti. Kultovyj roman prekrasno dopolnjajut illjustratsii britanskogo khudozhnika Genri Kina.

Oskar Uajld - odin iz samykh neodnoznachnykh literaturnykh geniev proshlogo. Chelovek krajnostej i protivorechij, obladatel "titula""Prints Paradoks", on sozdal roman ne menee protivorechivyj. Pri zhizni avtora tekst byl objavlen amoralnym, nepristojnym i vulgarnym - no on zhe soderzhit nedvusmyslennyj i khudozhestvenno ubeditelnyj moralizatorskij posyl. I s momenta publikatsii v 1890 godu po sej den "Portret Doriana Greja" prodolzhaet ocharovyvat vse novye pokolenija chitatelej. Misticheskaja istorija prekrasnogo junoshi, obmenjavshego dushu na vechnuju molodost, raskryvaetsja v illjustratsijakh Ksenii Lavrovoj: chitatel uvidit ne otrazhenija v zerkalakh, no to, chto sprjatano v glubine mertvoj dushi geroja i okruzhajuschego ego obschestva.

Skazki znamenitogo anglijskogo pisatelja Oskara Uajlda ne ostavljajut ravnodushnymi ni detej, ni vzroslykh. Pridumav odnazhdy skazochnye istorii dlja svoikh synovej, vposledstvii Oskar Uajld nazyval ikh "opytom izobrazhenija nyneshnej zhizni v formakh, dalekikh ot realnogo", ukazyvaja, chto oni prednaznacheny takzhe i vzroslym, "kotorye ne utratili dara radovatsja i izumljatsja". Osobyj sjuzhet, sochetajuschij nezaurjadnuju fantaziju avtora i ironichnuju maneru povestvovanija, simvolizm, projavljajuschijsja v kazhdoj detali, muzykalnyj stil izlozhenija pomogajut raskryt gumanisticheskie nastroenija uajldovskikh skazok, gde dobro i krasota predstajut kak nerazdelimoe tseloe. Sbornik skazok oformlen izumitelnymi illjustratsijami Ch. Robinsona, U. Krejna, Dzh. P. Dzhejkomba-Khuda, G. Fogelera. Perevodchik: Chukovskij Kornej Ivanovich, Ozerskaja T., Likiardopulo M. Khudozhnik: Robinson Charlz, Fogeler G., Krejn U.

Nastojaschij podarok tseniteljam "strashnoj literatury" - sobranie klassicheskikh, vsemirno izvestnykh proizvedenij v zhanre "khorror". Mechtatelnyj Edgar Po, iskrjaschijsja jumorom Oskar Uajld, zagadochnyj Ambroz Birs, porazhajuschij voobrazhenie Gerbert Uells. Vampiry, prizraki, demony, ozhivshie mertvetsy... gremuchaja smes pod odnoj oblozhkoj. V izdanii ispolzovany klassicheskie perevody, v tom chisle dorevoljutsionnye, v sootvetstvii s trebovanijami vremeni podvergnutye legkoj adaptatsii. Redaktor: Vasko A. Khudozhnik: Ivanov Ivan