Lord Arthur Savile's Crime; The Portrait of Mr. W.H., and Other Stories (eBook)

Twists of Murder, Mystery, and Wit in Victorian Tales

Oscar Wilde (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
179 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766418704-8 (EAN)

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In "Lord Arthur Savile's Crime; The Portrait of Mr. W.H., and Other Stories," Oscar Wilde deftly intertwines wit and moral reflection, delivering a collection of stories that explore the nature of sin, identity, and the intrinsic human condition. Wilde'Äôs characteristic style'Äîrich in paradox and marked by a playful yet incisive narrative voice'Äîelevates these tales beyond mere entertainment into a compelling critique of Victorian society. Notably, through the absurdity of a murder plot and the profound implications of a cryptic portrait, Wilde invites the reader to examine the moral underpinnings that govern personal and societal actions. Oscar Wilde, a leading figure of the Aesthetic Movement, was profoundly influenced by the societal constraints and moral dichotomies of his time, which fostered his exploration of aesthetics and ethics. His own experiences with scandal and societal rejection inform the complex characters and themes in these stories, making them profoundly personal while also reflective of broader existential concerns that resonate throughout his body of work. For readers seeking to delve into an engaging exploration of moral ambiguities wrapped in Wilde's trademark cleverness, this collection is a must-read. It offers not only a window into Wilde's literary genius but also a timeless discussion on the nature of identity and the self, making it a compelling addition to any literary collection.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.11.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: Aesthetic movement fiction • authorship • Classic Literature • dark humor stories • English • English literature • Famous writings • Fiction • identity and love • Literary Analysis • literary characters • Lord Arthur Savile's Crime • Manners and customs • Mr. W.H. • murder mystery narrative • Oscar Wilde • philosophical short tales • Satirical narrative style • Shakespearean mystery exploration • Short Stories • twisted morality themes • Victorian Literature • Victorian social commentary • Wildean wit collection