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Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray is the story of a man who makes a devilish pact never to grow old.
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Fairy tales, ghost stories, detective fiction and comedies of manners - the stories collected in this volume made Oscar Wilde’s name as a writer of fiction, showing skill in a…
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With warmth, tenderness and quiet wit, Oscar Wilde’s fables and fairy tales have moved and delighted for generations. In this selection are stories from The Happy Prince and A House…
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Enthralled by Dorian Gray’ own exquisite portrait, he exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double…
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One of the key launch titles in the Faber Children’s stylish Liberty Classics range, The Happy Prince and Other Tales is one of Oscar Wilde’s most charming and popular children’s…
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The Soul of Man under Socialism, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have…
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In this magical fairytale collection, Oscar Wilde beautifully evokes (among others) the Happy Prince who was not so happy after all, the Selfish Giant who learned to love little children…
Includes plays such as Lady Windermere’s Fan , Salome , A Woman of No Importance , An Ideal Husband , A Florentine Tragedy and The Importance of Being Earnest .
Though Dorian Gray remains forever young and beautiful, the portrait hidden in his manor bears the truth.
Rediscover Oscar Wilde's enthralling tale in this elegant yet affordable Masterpiece Library Edition…
This edition of Wilde’s verse presents the full range of his achievement as a poet: the haunting elegy to his young sister; the religious drama of his romance with Rome…
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A beautiful collector’s edition of Oscar Wilde’s short stories
Tells the story of Dorian Gray, a beautiful yet corrupt man. When he wishes that a perfect portrait of himself would bear the signs of ageing in his place, the…
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Horror hides behind an attractive face in ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’, Oscar Wilde’s tale of a notorious Victorian libertine and his life of evil excesses.
Collected her in one omnibus edition are Oscar Wilde's most important works including The Importance of Being Earnest The Picture of Dorian Gray Salome Selected Poems of Oscar Wilde The…
In arguably the most complete exploration of his aesthetic thinking, and certainly the most entertaining, Wilde harnesses his famous wit to demolish the supposed boundary between art and criticism.
Selected Poems of Oscar Wilde contains the following seventeen poems The Ballad Of Reading Gaol Ave Imperatrix To My Wife - With A Copy Of My Poems Magdalen Walks Theocritus…
Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty.
Here is Oscar Wilde's most brilliant tour de force, a witty and buoyant comedy of manners that has delighted millions in countless productions since its first performance in London's St…
The Canterville Ghost is a delightful and humorous novella by Oscar Wilde that blends elements of comedy and the supernatural. Set in the English countryside, the story revolves around the…
In The Soul of Man under Socialism Oscar Wilde expounds on an anarchist world view. Wilde argues that under capitalism the majority of people spoil their lives by an unhealthy…
A truly classic gothic horror novel for the ages. A Picture of Dorian Gray has captivated generations of readers with its ethical and artistic questions. What are the true costs…
The Happy Prince and Other Stories is a collection of stories for children by Oscar Wilde. The Happy Prince is the story of a metal statue who befriends a migratory…
The Importance of Being Earnest is both Oscar Wilde's most important and funniest play. As the subtitle suggests there is more to this play than it's farcical nature suggests. Wilde…
Dorian Gray is the subject of a full-length portrait in oil by Basil Hallward, an artist impressed and infatuated by Dorian's beauty; he believes that Dorian's beauty is responsible for…
These hugely popular short stories have become global favorites since they were first published!
Oscar Wilde made up these very special fairy stories for children. He was telling them more…
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""Salom? A Tragedy in One Act"" is a play written by Oscar Wilde in 1891, inspired by the biblical story of Salome. Set in the court of King Herod, the…
Discover Oscar Wilde's timeless tales of compassion, sacrifice, and the true meaning of happiness in The Happy Prince and Other Tales. From the selfless acts of a golden statue to…
Indulge your senses in the decadent allure of Oscar Wilde's masterful exploration of beauty, morality, and the dark undercurrents of human desire - "The Picture of Dorian Gray." Immerse yourself…
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…
Dive into the dark and alluring world of Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray," a timeless masterpiece that explores the depths of vanity, moral corruption, and the pursuit of…