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The Complete Short Fiction
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The Complete Short Fiction
Fairy tales, ghost stories, detective fiction and comedies of manners - the stories collected in this volume made Oscar Wilde's name as a writer of fiction, showing skill in a range of literary styles. The stories include: "The Canterville Ghost", "The Model Millionaire" and "The Happy Prince".
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Fairy tales, ghost stories, detective fiction and comedies of manners - the stories collected in this volume made Oscar Wilde's name as a writer of fiction, showing breathtaking dexterity in a wide range of literary styles.
Victorian moral justice is comically inverted in Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and The Canterville Ghost, and society's materialism comes under sharp, humorous criticism in The Model Millionaire. Meanwhile, The Happy Prince and The Nightingale and the Rose are hauntingly melancholic in their magical evocations of selfless love.
These small masterpieces convey the brilliance of Wilde's vision, exploring complex moral issues through an elegant juxtaposition of wit and sentiment.
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The Complete Short Fiction by Oscar Wilde is celebrated for its wit and moral depth, showcasing his unique style of combining humour and social critique. Reviewers appreciate Wilde's ability to craft engaging narratives with memorable characters and themes that continue to resonate. This collection is praised for its timeless storytelling and the enduring appeal of Wilde's literary genius.
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ISBN: 9780141439693
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 February 2003
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Edited by Ian Small
- Introduction by Ian Small
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 237g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Born in Ireland, Wilde (1854-1900) was educated in Dublin and Oxford and went on to become the leading exponent of aestheticism. His work includes plays, a novel, poetry and criticism. Imprisoned for homosexual acts, he died after his release in exile in Paris. Ian Small is a reader in English Literature at the University of Birmingham.
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