Great Short Stories - Oscar Wilde
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- ISBN13: 9789355718921
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
- Publisher Imprint: NA
- Pages: NA
- Language: English
- Edition: NA
- Item Weight: 500
- BISAC Subject(s): Art & Culture
This collection of Oscar Wilde’s greatest short stories brings together a captivating selection of his finest works, showcasing the wit, charm, and profound insights that have made him a literary icon. Known for his sharp social critiques and mastery of epigrams, Wilde’s stories range from whimsical fairy tales to biting satirical commentaries.
Within these pages, readers will find tales that blend humor with deeper reflections on beauty, morality, and love. From the heartwarming selflessness of The Happy Prince to the playful subversion of the ghost story in The Canterville Ghost, Wilde explores human nature with both tenderness and satire. The Selfish Giant offers a moving tale of redemption, while The Sphinx Without a Secret unveils his fascination with mystery and the psyche.
Wilde’s lyrical prose and keen observations continue to resonate today, making this collection a timeless treasure for both new readers and long-time admirers. Each story invites you to explore the complexities of life, offering both entertainment and deeper reflections on society and the human condition.
Within these pages, readers will find tales that blend humor with deeper reflections on beauty, morality, and love. From the heartwarming selflessness of The Happy Prince to the playful subversion of the ghost story in The Canterville Ghost, Wilde explores human nature with both tenderness and satire. The Selfish Giant offers a moving tale of redemption, while The Sphinx Without a Secret unveils his fascination with mystery and the psyche.
Wilde’s lyrical prose and keen observations continue to resonate today, making this collection a timeless treasure for both new readers and long-time admirers. Each story invites you to explore the complexities of life, offering both entertainment and deeper reflections on society and the human condition.
Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet,playwright, and master of wit, celebrated for his sharp social commentary and his ability to turn conventional thinking on its head. Born in Dublin, Wilde was a brilliant student, excelling in classical studies and quickly rising top rominence in London’s cultural scene. He became known for his clever epigrams,flamboyant personality and sharp critique of Victorian society's hypocrisies and pretensions.
Wilde’s works span plays, novels,poetry, and short stories, with his most famous works including The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Canterville Ghost. His stories often explore themes of beauty, love,morality, and vanity, all laced with irony and humor. Despite his success,Wilde’s life took a tragic turn when he was imprisoned for "gross indecency," largely due to his relationships with men, which were considered scandalous at the time.
Even after his death, Wilde’s works have endured, continuing to delight readers with their wit, poignancy,and exploration of human nature. His legacy as a literary genius and cultural critic remains unmatched.
Wilde’s works span plays, novels,poetry, and short stories, with his most famous works including The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Canterville Ghost. His stories often explore themes of beauty, love,morality, and vanity, all laced with irony and humor. Despite his success,Wilde’s life took a tragic turn when he was imprisoned for "gross indecency," largely due to his relationships with men, which were considered scandalous at the time.
Even after his death, Wilde’s works have endured, continuing to delight readers with their wit, poignancy,and exploration of human nature. His legacy as a literary genius and cultural critic remains unmatched.