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The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde | Vyvyan Holland
The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde | Vyvyan Holland
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The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde: Stories, Plays, Poems & Essays
by Oscar Wilde | Introduction by Vyvyan Holland
🖋️ THE AUTHORITATIVE ONE-VOLUME EDITION
A comprehensive collection capturing the genius and controversy of fin de siècle Great Britain's most celebrated literary figure.
Masterworks in Every Literary Genre
Playwright, poet, essayist, and flamboyant man-about-town, Oscar Wilde packed an astonishing amount of work, genius, and controversy into two short decades. This comprehensive, one-volume edition gathers the entirety of his celebrated literary oeuvre, presenting the most authoritative texts available.
This essential collection spans Wilde's versatile career and includes his only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, a work considered deeply immoral by many upon its late nineteenth-century publication. The volume also features a wealth of indispensable writings that showcase his unparalleled wit and profound social commentary:
- The Importance of Being Earnest: Features Wilde's original four-act version, alongside readings from the revised edition.
- The Portrait of Mr. W.H.: The fascinating essay expanding Wilde's theory concerning the mystery of Shakespeare's sonnets.
- De Profundis: His moving and tragic letter to Lord Alfred Douglas, composed during his time in prison.
Featuring a poignant introduction by Vyvyan Holland, Oscar Wilde's son, this book compiles the author's complete stories, plays, and poems, along with a substantial selection of his essays and letters. It stands as a vital academic resource and a cornerstone for any serious library of classic literature.
About Oscar Wilde & Vyvyan Holland
Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was an Irish poet and playwright. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, he became one of the most popular playwrights in London in the early 1890s. He is remembered for his epigrams, his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, his plays, and the circumstances of his criminal conviction and early death.
Vyvyan Holland (1886–1967) was the second son of Oscar Wilde and Constance Lloyd. An author and translator in his own right, his introduction provides a deeply personal and historical context to his father's enduring legacy.
Who Readers Will Love This
- Literature Students & Scholars: An indispensable, comprehensive primary text for academic research and study.
- Victorian Era Enthusiasts: Readers captivated by the wit, aestheticism, and societal critiques of the late 19th century.
- Classic Drama Fans: Essential reading for lovers of sharp dialogue and timeless theatrical masterpieces.
Product Information
| ISBN-13: | 9780060963934 |
| Publisher: | Harper Perennial Modern Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Publication Date: | 2012 |
| Subject: | Fiction / Classics / Literary Collections |
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