Oscar Wilde

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 elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind. What are you waiting for The Picture of Dorian Gray is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW

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 last of the dramatic productions written under his own name. The dialogue has all the sparkle of bubbles from a gushing spring, and is brimful of quaint conceits and diverting paradoxesWhat are you waiting for The Importance of Being Earnest is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW

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 last of the dramatic productions written under his own name. The dialogue has all the sparkle of bubbles from a gushing spring, and is brimful of quaint conceits and diverting paradoxesWhat are you waiting for The Importance of Being Earnest is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW

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 last of the dramatic productions written under his own name. The dialogue has all the sparkle of bubbles from a gushing spring, and is brimful of quaint conceits and diverting paradoxesWhat are you waiting for The Importance of Being Earnest is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW

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 last of the dramatic productions written under his own name. The dialogue has all the sparkle of bubbles from a gushing spring, and is brimful of quaint conceits and diverting paradoxesWhat are you waiting for The Importance of Being Earnest is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW

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 elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind. What are you waiting for The Picture of Dorian Gray is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW

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 elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind. What are you waiting for The Picture of Dorian Gray is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW

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 elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind. What are you waiting for The Picture of Dorian Gray is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW

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 elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind. What are you waiting for The Picture of Dorian Gray is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW

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 elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind. What are you waiting for The Picture of Dorian Gray is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW

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 last of the dramatic productions written under his own name. The dialogue has all the sparkle of bubbles from a gushing spring, and is brimful of quaint conceits and diverting paradoxesWhat are you waiting for The Importance of Being Earnest is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW

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 last of the dramatic productions written under his own name. The dialogue has all the sparkle of bubbles from a gushing spring, and is brimful of quaint conceits and diverting paradoxesWhat are you waiting for The Importance of Being Earnest is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW

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 last of the dramatic productions written under his own name. The dialogue has all the sparkle of bubbles from a gushing spring, and is brimful of quaint conceits and diverting paradoxesWhat are you waiting for The Importance of Being Earnest is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW

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 last of the dramatic productions written under his own name. The dialogue has all the sparkle of bubbles from a gushing spring, and is brimful of quaint conceits and diverting paradoxesWhat are you waiting for The Importance of Being Earnest is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW

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 last of the dramatic productions written under his own name. The dialogue has all the sparkle of bubbles from a gushing spring, and is brimful of quaint conceits and diverting paradoxesWhat are you waiting for The Importance of Being Earnest is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW

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 last of the dramatic productions written under his own name. The dialogue has all the sparkle of bubbles from a gushing spring, and is brimful of quaint conceits and diverting paradoxesWhat are you waiting for The Importance of Being Earnest is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW

Oscar Wilde's fairy tales were, he said, "meant partly for children, and partly for those who have kept the childlike faculties of wonder and joy." The tales include The Happy Prince, The Remarkable Rocket, and The Fisherman and his Soul. In them, Wilde mocks the self-important and self-righteous, and celebrates the virtues of pity and charity. Finely-wrought, and studded with dazzling word-pictures, these are stories to treasure. In this new edition, which contains all of Wilde's fairy tales, his rich prose is evoked beautifully with the sumptuous, intricate work of artist Isabelle Brent. With an insightful introduction by Neil Philip, this is surely the definitive edition of Wilde's classic tales.

"You will always be fond of me. I represent to you all the sins you never had the courage to commit." ― Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891) by Oscar Wilde recounts the tale of the moral decadence of a young and good looking man, Dorian Gray. A beautiful life-like painting of Dorian is painted by Basil Hallward when Dorian, understanding that his beauty will fade, expresses the desire to sell his soul to ensure that the picture will age and fade instead of himself. Dorian locks the portrait up, and during the eighteen years that follow, every vice and wicked deed he performs gets reflected in the portrait. The portrait records every sin he commits, and the man in the portrait soon transforms into a hideous aged man. However, Dorian, in real-life, continues to look young and beautiful and does not age in these eighteen years. The numerous extraordinary experiences in Dorian's life makes this novel an engaging read with a lesson worth learning.

In questa commedia originale e colma di ironia Oscar Wilde mette in scena la societ inglese, mostrandola in tutta la sua anima frivola e corrotta, attraverso personaggi quali il libertino Lord Illingworth, del tutto privo di valori etici, la signora Allonby, cinica e civettuola, la pacata Lady Stutfield, sempre pronta a dare ragione a chiunque perch incapace di formarsi un'opinione propria e molti altri. In questa cerchia, si inseriscono, creando un apprezzabile contrasto, la signorina Hester, giovane e passionale americana e Gerald Arbuthnot, ingenuo e ambizioso pupillo della padrona di casa, Lady Hunstanton. Quando Lord Illingworth decide di assumere come segretario personale il giovane Gerald, questi invita la madre a incontrare il suo nuovo mentore, ma un solo sguardo basta alla donna per riconoscere in quegli l'uomo che, anni prima, l'aveva sedotta e abbandonata e che altri non se non il vero padre di Gerald. Potr mai la signora Arbuthnot accettare che Gerald parta al seguito di un uomo che per lei ha rappresentato la rovina e che, con le sue idee, potrebbe arrivare a corrompere l'animo integro di quel figlio tanto amato?

Få författare är så nära förknippade med engelskans wit som Oscar Wilde: den slagfärdiga dandyn, alltid med en dräpande replik redo. Hans briljanta konversationsförmåga gjorde honom berömd redan innan han inlett sin litterära bana. De fyra novellerna i denna volym ger prov på hans drastiska humor och infama samtidskritik: »Miljonären som modell« ställer sociala hierarkier på ända och i »Spöket på Canterville« möter urgamla traditioner den moderna tiden i form av en vulgär och osentimental amerikansk familj, vilket skapar problem för ett spöke som haft det alltför lätt i århundraden. Huvudpersonen i »Lord Arthur Saviles brott« får i en spådom veta att han kommer att mörda en släkting, men uppfyller sannolikt densamma med sina försök att hantera den, och »Mr W. H:s porträtt« utgår från tanken att Shakespeares kärlekssonetter kunde vara riktade till en man. Det var den berättelsen som inledde en räcka skandaler som skulle följa Wilde livet ut. OSCAR WILDE [född 1854 i Dublin, död 1900 i Paris] var en irländsk prosaist, dramatiker och essäist. Till de mest berömda prosaverken hör den faustiska romanen Dorian Grays porträtt [The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1890] och novellen Spöket på Canterville [The Canterville Ghost, 1887].