Oscar Wilde

The Complete Plays of Oscar Wilde (eBook, ePUB)

Vera, The Duchess of Padua, Lady Windermere's Fan, A Woman of No Importance, Salomé, An Ideal Husband, For Love of the King, The Decay of Lying…

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Oscar Wilde's 'The Complete Plays of Oscar Wilde' is a collection of his most famous plays, showcasing his witty and satirical writing style. Wilde's works often explore themes of social status, morality, and the intricacies of human relationships. His plays are known for their clever dialogue and sharp humor, making them timeless classics in the realm of English literature. The collection includes popular works such as 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and 'An Ideal Husband', each piece showcasing Wilde's unique perspective on Victorian society. Wilde's plays are a reflection of the aesthetic movement of the late 19th century, with an emphasis on art for art's sake and a rejection of societal norms. This collection serves as a comprehensive representation of Wilde's contribution to the literary world, solidifying his place as a master of wit and social commentary. Fans of English literature and those interested in exploring the complexities of human nature will find 'The Complete Plays of Oscar Wilde' a captivating and insightful read.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 506
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547772422
• Artikelnr.: 69540858

Autorenporträt

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish writer, poet and dramatist. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, he became one of London's most popular playwrights in the early 1890s. Today he is remembered for his epigrams, his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, his plays and poetry, and the circumstances of his imprisonment and early death. Wilde is a central figure in aesthetic writing. His controversial, open lifestyle was the reason he was charged and eventually convicted for the crime of sodomy.