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Philosophy for a clear mind and deliberate work, in editions we have the right to offer. Each one is a one-time purchase that stays in your library.
Oscar Wilde
Modern · Advanced
The collection provides insight into Wilde's thoughts on notable literary figures such as John Keats, as well as broader artistic and philosophical topics.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
This book contains two plays: "A Florentine Tragedy," which reflects themes of desire, betrayal, and fatalism, and "La Sainte Courtisane," which explores concepts of love and repentance.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
This second fairy tale collection presents four stories exploring beauty, cruelty, love, and sacrifice.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
When a young man accepts a prestigious position as secretary to a lord, his mother's arrival at a country house party reveals a devastating secret from the past that threatens to upend his promising future and exposes the hypocrisy beneath polite society's surface.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
When a respected politician faces blackmail over a youthful indiscretion, his carefully constructed life threatens to collapse.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The central narrative of "Charmides" revolves around a beautiful young Grecian lad and his encounters with a goddess, exploring themes of love, desire, and the transcendent nature of beauty.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
This work falls under the category of social criticism and reform literature, focusing on the treatment of children within the prison system.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
Addressed to his former lover Lord Alfred Douglas, the letter reflects on their tumultuous relationship and the extravagance that led to Wilde's conviction for gross indecency.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Advanced
The opening portion introduces his essay titled "The Rise of Historical Criticism," outlining the evolution of criticism as a reaction to authority and the development of democracy, philosophy, and science in thought.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The work can be categorized as a masque or pantomimic play, reflecting Wilde's characteristic lush style and fascination with Eastern aesthetics.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
This book captures Wilde's observations and reflections during his tour of the United States in 1882, an era characterized by industrial growth and cultural shifts.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
Wilde’s exploration indicates a belief in the transformative and essential role of art in society, while suggesting that modern realism diminishes creativity and beauty.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
Outraged and heartbroken, Lady Windermere turns to another admirer who has confessed his love.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
Other stories explore enigmatic women and unexpected generosity.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The aphorisms cover a broad spectrum of topics, including the nature of beauty, the complexities of relationships, and the quirks of society, often conveyed through Wilde's trademark paradoxical observations.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The beginning of "Miscellanies" provides both a dedication and an introduction by Robert Ross, who discusses the fragmented nature of the volume while asserting Wilde's unique literary voice.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
Oscar Wilde's collected poems, including "The Sphinx", "Ravenna" and "The Ballad of Reading Gaol".
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The book covers a range of subjects including poetry, cookery, political philosophy, and theatrical performances, reflecting on both the merits and shortcomings of contemporary authors and their art.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
The play depicts the biblical story of Salome, stepdaughter of Herod Antipas, who becomes obsessed with the imprisoned prophet Jokanaan (John the Baptist).
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The central poem, "The Ballad of Reading Gaol," serves as a narrative of remorse and reflection following the hanging of a man who killed the woman he loved.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The selection covers a range of topics, including critiques of contemporary writers, explorations of beauty in art, and thoughts on morality and existence.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Advanced
Within this collection, Wilde presents a series of sharp, often humorous observations that critique contemporary fashion and the societal pressures surrounding it.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
The poem narrates the execution of Charles Thomas Wooldridge, a fellow prisoner who murdered his wife, weaving together objective storytelling with symbolic identification among all convicts.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
When an American family moves into a haunted English castle, they refuse to be frightened by its resident ghost, Sir Simon de Canterville.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
Set in Renaissance Italy, this blank verse drama follows Guido Ferranti, a young man who arrives in Padua to avenge his father's murder at the hands of the Duke.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
From a jeweled statue who gives everything to help the poor, to a nightingale who dies creating a perfect rose, these stories reveal the tension between outer appearances and inner worth.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
Two young gentlemen lead double lives, each pretending to be named Ernest to escape social duties and win the hearts of their beloveds.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
When a beautiful young man wishes that his portrait would age instead of himself, his desire becomes terrifyingly real.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
Wilde presents a libertarian socialist vision that challenges conventional charity and capitalism.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
Set in imperial Russia, the play follows Vera, a barmaid who transforms into the Nihilists' top assassin after her brother is imprisoned.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Advanced
The content of the book revolves around their contrasting views on art, beauty, and the responsibilities of the artist.
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