Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde's only novel and one of the most celebrated works of Gothic fiction. When the handsome Dorian Gray wishes that his portrait would age in his place, he begins a life devoted to pleasure and excess while the painting reveals the corruption of his soul. Elegant, provocative, and haunting, this masterpiece explores vanity, morality, temptation, and the hidden consequences of desire.

Collected Poems by Oscar Wilde gathers the complete poetic works of one of literature's most brilliant and provocative voices. Known for his wit, elegance, and keen aesthetic sensibility, Wilde's poetry reflects his deep engagement with beauty, love, art, and sorrow. From the lush romanticism of his early verses to the spiritual and emotional depths of later works like The Ballad of Reading Gaol, this collection captures the full range of Wilde's lyrical expression. Rich in classical allusion and emotional intensity, these poems reveal the heart of a writer who lived passionately, felt deeply, and wrote with unmatched grace.

"Portret Doriana Greja" Oskara Uajlda - roman, stavshij odnim iz samykh obsuzhdaemykh proizvedenij mirovoj literatury kontsa XIX veka. Eta istorija o junoshe, prodavshem dushu radi vechnoj molodosti i krasoty, - ne tolko goticheskaja drama s elementami mistiki, no i glubokoe filosofskoe razmyshlenie o prirode iskusstva, soblaznakh naslazhdenija, nravstvennoj otvetstvennosti i razrushitelnoj sile egoizma. Srazu posle vykhoda roman vyzval burju sporov: kritiki obvinjali ego v "amoralnosti" i "opasnom vlijanii". Sam Uajld zaschischal svojo tvorenie, utverzhdaja, chto iskusstvo ne objazano sluzhit morali i chto "net moralnykh i amoralnykh knig - est khorosho ili plokho napisannye". Eti polemiki, voshedshie v istoriju pod nazvaniem "Art and Morality", lish usilili slavu romana, prevrativ ego v simvol borby khudozhnika za svobodu samovyrazhenija. Podarochnoe izdanie podchjorkivaet znachimost knigi: tvjordyj perepljot s tkanevym koreshkom, utonchjonnoe oformlenie s zolotym i zeljonym tisneniem sozdajut atmosferu viktorianskoj epokhi. Lakonichnaja zakladka-ljasse i tschatelno podobrannye illjustratsii pozvoljajut ne tolko prochitat, no i prochuvstvovat magiju proizvedenija, stavshego klassikoj. Osoboe ocharovanie izdaniju pridajut illjustratsii, sozdannye tseloj plejadoj masterov: Genri Kinom, Charlzom Danoj Gibsonom, Polem Tiria, Avgustusom Gerom, Lui Trjugo i legendarnym Obri Bjordsleem. Ikh raboty peredajut atmosferu dekadansa, utonchjonnuju estetiku i vnutrennee naprjazhenie romana, prevraschaja chtenie v podlinnoe khudozhestvennoe perezhivanie.

The Happy Prince and Other Selected Stories by Oscar Wilde is a timeless collection of fairy tales and parables that blend poetic beauty with deep moral insight. Anchored by the poignant title story-where a gilded statue and a humble swallow embody selfless love and sacrifice-these tales reflect Wilde's signature wit, lyrical prose, and profound understanding of human nature. Each story, whether tender, tragic, or ironic, explores themes of compassion, vanity, justice, and the true meaning of happiness. Rich in symbolism and emotional resonance, this collection reveals Wilde's genius not only as a master of satire and drama, but also as a deeply empathetic storyteller whose tales continue to touch hearts across generations.

A florentine tragedy: La sainte courtisane is a collection of dramatic works that examines the interplay of desire, morality, and human passion through richly poetic language. The first play delves into the destructive power of jealousy, betrayal, and unrestrained longing, portraying the tension between personal honor and overwhelming emotion. It highlights how ambition and desire can drive individuals toward confrontation and tragedy, illustrating the fragility of social and marital bonds. The second piece contrasts earthly allure with spiritual yearning, exploring themes of repentance, inner conflict, and the pursuit of transcendence. Through allegorical dialogue and symbolic encounters, the plays probe the complexities of human emotion and moral choice, reflecting the tension between indulgence and restraint. Both works are marked by lyrical wit, aesthetic sensibility, and philosophical undertones, emphasizing the consequences of passion and the moral dilemmas that accompany human relationships. The collection captures the paradoxes of beauty, love, and desire while offering a meditation on the transformative, often destructive, power of human longing.

Essays and lectures presents a compelling collection of reflections that showcase a distinctive blend of intellect, irony, and cultural insight. The work opens with a thought-provoking piece on the evolution of historical criticism, positioning it as a natural outgrowth of independent thought shaped by the rise of philosophy, science, and democratic ideals. Through this lens, the collection explores how critical thinking became essential to understanding art, literature, and human development. The first essay traces this intellectual movement back to ancient civilizations, with particular attention given to the Greeks, who are portrayed as early champions of inquiry and aesthetic contemplation. Throughout the collection, themes of artistic freedom, the role of the critic, and the tension between individualism and societal expectations are brought into sharp focus. These essays and lectures engage with the cultural debates of the time while offering timeless reflections on beauty, truth, and creative expression. With language that is both playful and profound, the collection underscores the enduring importance of critical thought in shaping cultural and artistic narratives.

U vidanni predstavleno piznju tvorchist Oskara Vajlda (1854-1900), vsesvitnovidomogo irlandskogo anglomovnogo poeta, prozajika, dramaturga, esejista, zhurnalista, rechnika estetizmu, dotepnika i majstra paradoksiv, de na pershij plan vikhodjat temi dukhovnoji evoljutsiji cherez vlasne strazhdannja ta spivchuttja do chuzhikh strazhdan." De profundis" - granichno vidverta spovid avtora, napisana pid chas jogo perebuvannja v uv'jaznenni i zvernena do jogo kolishnogo druga, lorda Alfreda Duglasa." Balada Redinzkoji tjurmi" - poema, napisana vzhe po zvilnenni i prisvjachena pam'jati Vajldovogo spivv'jaznja Charlza Tomasa Vuldridzha, chija strata stala dlja pismennika osobistim potrjasinnjam i privodom zvinuvatiti britansku penitentsiarnu sistemu v antigumannosti.

There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about', said Oscar Wilde more than a hundred years ago. But this remark seems perhaps even more relevant to our present world where so many seek publicity at any cost. Wilde's well-turned phrases and spontaneous insults still cause much amusement and admiration. Most of us miss the opportunities for bon mots, finding them long after the moments have passed, but Wilde seems never to have been short of suitable words - flattering, witty and on occasions savagely cruel. Many of the quotes in this book are taken from Wilde's plays, novels and essays which were also packed with witticisms amounting to an outrageous philosophy. Wilde's extravagance and unconventional behaviour earned him loyal friends but also bitter enemies and in 1895 after a series of unfortunate events and court cases he was gaoled for two years with hard labour for indecent behaviour. Though from prison came a few last brilliant works, Wilde was never to recover his health or standing in society. He died in Paris bankrupt, broken and alone. He is buried at Cimetiere du Pere Lachaise - one of Paris's finest cemeteries - where today many pilgrims from all parts of the world come to pay their respects and leave tokens in recognition of his genius.

In "The Picture of Dorian Gray", Oscar Wilde creates a tale of desire, temptation, and the dangers of living only for pleasure. Dorian Gray remains forever young, while his portrait grows old and twisted, reflecting every secret sin. Both a shocking novel of its age and a timeless warning about vanity and corruption, Wilde's masterpiece continues to resonate today. Combining gothic suspense with sharp philosophical insight, it is a story that unsettles, provokes, and enthralls-an unforgettable classic of English literature. This is the English-language paperback edition with all 20 chapters of the 1891 print of "The Picture of Dorian Gray". Oscar Wilde. The Picture of Dorian Gray. First published in: Lippincott's Monthly Magazine, 1890. First printed book edition: Ward Lock and Co, London, New York, Melbourne 1891. Neuausgabe, 1. Auflage, LIWI Literatur- und Wissenschaftsverlag, G ttingen 2025.