The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (eBook)

Captivating Wit and Social Commentary: A Literary Collection by a Victorian Icon

Oscar Wilde (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
2121 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654778238-4 (EAN)

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The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde is a compendium that showcases the multifaceted genius of one of the most celebrated playwrights and literary figures of the late 19th century. This extensive compilation encompasses Wilde's poetry, plays, tales, and critical essays, crafted with his quintessential wit and poignant social commentary. The distinctive style of Wilde's writing, marked by his epigrammatic brilliance and engaging prose, invites readers to explore themes of aestheticism, identity, and morality against the backdrop of Victorian societal norms, revealing the paradoxes and contradictions of human nature. Oscar Wilde, an Irish novelist, poet, and playwright, emerged from the aesthetic movement which valued art for art's sake. Known for his flamboyant personality and keen insights into society, Wilde's experiences with love, loss, and scandal permeate his works. His own life of defiance against societal conventions informs the spirited critiques found within his writings, making his works not only a reflection of his time but also a timeless exploration of the human experience. Readers are encouraged to immerse themselves in The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde for a profound literary experience that exemplifies both the brilliance and the tragedy of one of literature'Äôs most iconic figures. This collection promises to enrich your understanding of the complexities of contemporary society and the enduring nature of art and individualism.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Schlagworte: Aesthetic details • Aesthetic movement influence • Agatha Christie • artistic philosophy • author • Bernard Cornwell • Classic Literature • conflict of artistic freedom • Decadence themes • decadent literary style • Epigrams and plays • flamboyant character portrayals • Helen Fielding • Historical societal critique • Imprisonment Narrative • Irish Literature • Irish playwright • irish writer • ironic moral themes • Jack London • James Joyce • Kazuo Ishiguro • literary works • Literature • Nicholas Sparks • Oscar Wilde • playful wordplay techniques • Playwright • Shakespeare • social themes • Society comedies • spiritual journey • Theatre • Timeless poetry collection • Tony Parsons • Victorian Literature • victorian playwright • Victorian social commentary • Wildean satire humor