Oscar Wilde, Dinah Craik, John Ruskin

Broschiertes Buch

7 best short stories - Victorian Fairy Tales

Beschreibung

Welcome to the book series 7 best short stories specials, selection dedicated to a special subject, featuring works by noteworthy authors. The texts were chosen based on their relevance, renown and interest. This edition is dedicated to the Victorian Fairy Tales. The reinvention of fairy tales was a very particular feature of Victorian literature. Many authors dedicated to other genres tried their luck by making their own versions of the fairytale universe. Works selected for this book: The King of the Golden River by John Ruskin, The Rose and the Ring by William Makepeace Thackeray, The Golden Key by George MacDonald, The Little Lame Prince by Dinah Craik, The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde, Melisande by Edith Nesbit and The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame. If you appreciate good literature, be sure to check out the other Tacet Books titles!

Autor

Oscar Wilde, born in 1854, was a celebrated Irish playwright, poet, and author, known for his sharp wit and flamboyant style. He gained fame in London's literary scene during the 1880s and 1890s, producing iconic works like The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest. Wilde's writing, known for its humor, irony, and satirical commentary on society, established him as a master of the genre of comedy of manners.Wilde's personal life was equally dramatic, marked by his relationships with men in an era when homosexuality was illegal. His career took a tragic turn in 1895 when he was imprisoned for ""gross indecency,"" after his affair with Lord Alfred Douglas was exposed. Wilde spent two years in prison, and upon release, he lived in exile in France, where he wrote The Ballad of Reading Gaol reflecting on his suffering.Despite his fall from grace, Wilde's legacy endured through his works, which continue to be celebrated for their brilliance and wit. His plays and novels remain a significant part of the Western literary canon, admired for their critique of societal norms and exploration of human nature. Wilde died in 1900 in relative obscurity, but his work has since been recognized as foundational to modern literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Tacet Books
• Seitenzahl: 332
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. September 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 210mm x 140mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 408g
• ISBN-13: 9786589575269
• ISBN-10: 6589575266
• Artikelnr.: 68431904