Oscar Wilde

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The Great Fairy Tales - Oscar Wilde Edition (Illustrated)

The Happy Prince, the Nightingale and the Rose, the Devoted Friend, the Selfish Giant, the Remarkable Rocket...

Beschreibung

In "The Great Fairy Tales - Oscar Wilde Edition (Illustrated)," readers are treated to a captivating reimagining of classic fairy tales infused with Wilde's signature wit and poetic flair. This edition features beautifully illustrated depictions that enhance the whimsical and often profound narratives found within tales like "The Happy Prince" and "The Nightingale and the Rose." Wilde's exploration of themes such as love, sacrifice, and the contrast between materialism and spiritual richness reflects the late Victorian era's aesthetic and moral complexities, inviting readers to ponder deeper philosophical questions through the lens of fable and fantasy. Oscar Wilde, an iconic figure of the late 19th century, was renowned for his keen observations on society and human nature. His experiences as a dandy, playwright, and social commentator undoubtedly shaped the nuanced moral lessons embedded in his stories. Wilde's unique ability to blend humor with poignant insight allows his tales to resonate with both children and adults, an accomplishment that solidifies his legacy in literature. This exquisite illustrated edition is a must-read for anyone who appreciates fairy tales that transcend mere entertainment, offering layers of meaning and insights into the human condition. Wilde's enchanting prose and the splendid illustrations together make for an indispensable addition to any literary collection.

Autor

Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born in Dublin in 1854. He went to Trinity College, Dublin and then to Magdalen College, Oxford, where he began to propagandize the new Aesthetic (or 'Art for Art's Sake') Movement. Despite winning a first and the Newdigate Prize for Poetry, Wilde failed to obtain an Oxford scholarship, and was forced to earn a living by lecturing and writing for periodicals. After his marriage to Constance Lloyd in 1884, he tried to establish himself as a writer, but with little initial success. However, his three volumes of short fiction, The Happy Prince (1888), Lord Arthur Savile's Crime (1891) and A House of Pomegranates (1891), together with his only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891), gradually won him a reputation as a modern writer with an original talent, a reputation confirmed and enhanced by the phenomenal success of his Society Comedies - Lady Windermere's Fan, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband and The Importance of Being Earnest, all performed on the West End stage between 1892 and 1895. Success, however, was short-lived. In 1891 Wilde had met and fallen extravagantly in love with Lord Alfred Douglas. In 1895, when his success as a dramatist was at its height, Wilde brought an unsuccessful libel action against Douglas's father, the Marquess of Queensberry. Wilde lost the case and two trials later was sentenced to two years' imprisonment for acts of gross indecency. As a result of this experience he wrote The Ballad of Reading Gaol. He was released from prison in 1897 and went into an immediate self-imposed exile on the Continent. He died in Paris in ignominy in 1900.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: E-Artnow
• Seitenzahl: 100
• Altersempfehlung: 1 bis 7 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 225mm x 149mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 154g
• ISBN-13: 9788027339389
• ISBN-10: 8027339383
• Artikelnr.: 60916641