Oscar Wilde

The Happy Prince and Other Tales

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Happy Prince and Other Tales," Oscar Wilde presents a collection of poignant fairy tales that juxtapose beauty with moral truths, revealing the inherent complexities of human nature. Written in Wilde's signature prose, the tales employ rich imagery and lyrical language, encapsulating themes of love, sacrifice, and social critique. Each story unfolds in a whimsical yet poignant manner, reflecting the fin-de-siècle literary context characterized by aestheticism and its exploration of the dualities of life, from the opulence of wealth to the despair of poverty. Oscar Wilde, an emblematic figure of the late 19th-century literary scene, drew inspiration from his experiences as a playwright and social observer. His acute awareness of societal disparities, coupled with his fascination for unconventional beauty, permeates this collection. Wilde's own struggles with identity and societal norms inform his exploration of the human condition, making his tales resonate with depth and irony. This enchanting collection is highly recommended for readers seeking to engage with the intricacies of morality and empathy. The tales invite both children and adults to reflect on the often-overlooked truths of life's beauty and hardship, making "The Happy Prince and Other Tales" a timeless tribute to the transformative power of love and kindness.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: E-Artnow
• Seitenzahl: 44
• Altersempfehlung: 1 bis 6 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 77g
• ISBN-13: 9788027338887
• ISBN-10: 8027338883
• Artikelnr.: 60983928

Autorenporträt

Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin on 16 October 1854. He studied at Trinity College, Dublin and Magdalen College, Oxford. He later lived in London and married Constance Lloyd there in 1884. Wilde was a leader of the Aesthetic Movement. His only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, was first published in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine in 1890. He published a revised and expanded edition in 1891 in response to negative reviews which criticised the book's immorality. Wilde became famous through of the immense success of his plays such as Lady Windemere's Fan (1892), An Ideal Husband (1895) and The Importance of Being Earnest (1895). In 1985, after a public scandal involving Wilde's relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas, he was sentenced to two years' hard labour in Reading Gaol for 'gross indecency'. His poem The Ballad of Reading Gaol was based on his experiences in prison and was published in 1898. After his release, Wilde never lived in England again and died in Paris on 30 November 1900. He is buried in Père Lachaise cemetery.