The Complete Short Stories of Oscar Wilde - Wilde, Oscar
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The Complete Short Stories of Oscar Wilde masterfully compiles Wilde's proclivity for wit and a keen understanding of the human psyche within a series of enthralling tales. Spanning themes of love, morality, and decadence, the collection showcases Wilde's signature style-marked by sharp dialogue and vivid imagery-while providing a rich cultural commentary reflective of the late Victorian era. Each story serves not only as entertainment but as a critique of societal norms, illuminating the paradoxes of human behavior through Wilde's unparalleled exploration of identity and aestheticism. Oscar…mehr

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The Complete Short Stories of Oscar Wilde masterfully compiles Wilde's proclivity for wit and a keen understanding of the human psyche within a series of enthralling tales. Spanning themes of love, morality, and decadence, the collection showcases Wilde's signature style-marked by sharp dialogue and vivid imagery-while providing a rich cultural commentary reflective of the late Victorian era. Each story serves not only as entertainment but as a critique of societal norms, illuminating the paradoxes of human behavior through Wilde's unparalleled exploration of identity and aestheticism. Oscar Wilde, an iconic figure of the late 19th century, was a flamboyant playwright, poet, and novelist known for his sharp mind and equally sharp tongue. Wilde's experiences as a prominent member of London's literary society, combined with his own tumultuous personal life, enriched his storytelling. This collection is informed by his profound observations on social conventions and the pursuit of beauty, cementing his legacy as a master of short fiction who dared to challenge the status quo. For readers drawn to the nuances of human emotion and the complexities of societal expectations, The Complete Short Stories of Oscar Wilde is an essential addition to the literary canon. Wilde's enchanting prose invites readers to not only reflect on the stories themselves but also the broader implications of their themes, making this collection a timeless exploration of the human condition.
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Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish poet and playwright. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, the early 1890s saw him become one of the most popular playwrights in London. He is best remembered for his epigrams and plays, his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, and the circumstances of his criminal conviction for gross indecency for consensual homosexual acts in "one of the first celebrity trials", imprisonment, and early death from meningitis at age 46. Theodore Winthrop (1828-1861) was a writer, lawyer, and world traveller. He was one of the first Union officers killed in the American Civil War. Cecil Dreeme, his most important work, was a semi-autobiographical novel dealing with social mores and gender roles set at New York University, where Winthrop had once been a lodger.
Oscar Wilde