He was educated at trinity college, dublin and magdalen college, oxford where, a disciple of pater, he founded an aesthetic cult. Author oscar wilde was known for his acclaimed works including the picture of dorian gray and the importance of being earnest, as well. Oscar wilde circa 1882 by napoleon sarony wikicommons. A gifted poet, playwright and wit, oscar wilde was a phenomenon in 19thcentury england. Oscar wilde, despite having lived and died in the first half of the twentieth century, that is, in the year 1900, when he was just about 46 years old, remains, to this day in the twenty first century, a man whose intellectual witticisms and aestheticisms are well appreciated and even stay unparalleled today.
Also included in this volume is a bibliography, biographies of the editor and contributors, and alphabetical index as well as. Oscar wilde books biography and list of works author of the. This is a bibliography of works by oscar wilde, a latevictorian irish writer. Oscar wilde, irishborn writer known for his wry wit, was the chief advocate of the aesthetic movement based on the principle of art for arts sake lart pour lart. As a student wilde worked with mahaffy on the latters book social life in greece. See all books authored by oscar wilde, including the picture of dorian gray, and the importance of being earnest, and. Oscar wilde books biography and list of works author. Editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His mother, who wrote under the name speranza, was a revolutionary poet and an authority on celtic myth and folklore after attending portora royal school, enniskillen 186471. He was an academic classicist, a poet and a didactic aesthete. Oscar wilde, despite having lived and died in the first half of the twentieth century, that is, in the year 1900, when he was just about 46 years old, remains, to this day in the twenty first century, a man whose intellectual witticisms and aestheticisms are.
A preface to oscar wilde provides a detailed study of the cultural, personal and political influences that shaped wildes writing. Matthew sturgis, the author, knows both the era in which wilde lived and his subject cold. The picture of dorian gray is a philosophical novel by oscar wilde, first published complete in the july 1890 issue of lippincotts monthly magazine. Oscar wilde quotes author of the picture of dorian gray. There is only the slightest attempt at the sketching of character, while most of the personages are at best but caricatures. The study concentrates primarily on his fiction, critical dialogues and plays that were published between 1890 and 1895, and detailed accounts of wildes lesser known works such as his poetry, journalism and letters are also presented. Now you can read the picture of dorian gray free from the comfort of your computer or mobile phone and enjoy other many other free books by oscar wilde. Oscar fingal oflahertie wills wilde was born on 16 october 1854, in dublin, ireland, the second of three children born to writer jane francesca agnes nee elgee 18211896 and surgeon sir william robert wills wilde 18151876.
The untold story of the last days in the tragic times of oscar wilde, a person who observes his own failure with ironic distance and regards the difficulties that beset his life with detachment and humor. A charming, bittersweet tale criticising the behavior of the upper classes. Top 5 best oscar wilde books you should know discover walks. They are about friendship and sacrifice, true love and religious belief. Read the picture of dorian gray online, free books by oscar. Oscar fingall oflahertie wills wilde was born in dublin in 1854. A popular perception persists of oscar wilde as an idle aesthete. Oscar wilde was born at 21 westland row, dublin now home of the oscar wilde centre, trinity college, the second of three children born to an angloirish couple. The best versions of novels and plays of oscar wilde and his biographies on screen. He was illustrious for preaching the importance of style in life and art, and of attacking victorian narrowmindedness. The picture of dorian gray by oscar wilde, the importance of being earnest by oscar wilde, the canterville ghost by oscar w. The first table of contents at the very beginning of the ebook lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. The generically distinct lecture titles for oscar wildes american tour are.
Project gutenberg titles by oscar wilde wilde, oscar, 18541900 the ballad of reading gaol. One should always have something sensational to read in the train. Oscar wilde biography oscar fingal oflahertie wills wilde october 16, 1854 november 30, 1900 was an angloirish playwright, novelist, poet, and short story writer. Oscar wilde includes a list of works cited and detailed endnotes. A celebrated 19th century irish writer, oscar wildes poems, stories, and plays, have earned him dedicated fans the world over. Its title means from the depths, and its contents recounts both his relationship with lord alfred douglas to whom the letter is.
With colin firth, emily watson, colin morgan, rupert everett. Read the picture of dorian gray online, free books by. Society and subversion in the plays of oscar wilde by sos eltis. Surprising influences on oscar wildes greatest works the. Oscar wilde books list of books by author oscar wilde. The canterville ghost audio reading charmides and other poems. Oscar wilde was a playwright, novelist, poet and celebrity in late nineteenth century london. Dark academia dark academia aesthetic painting painting detail oscar wilde the picture of dorian gray dorian gray oil painting literature academia academic classic literature. Titles include satan was a lesbian and homicide hussy. Remembered as much for his imprisonment for homosexuality and early death, as for his literary talent, wilde cuts a fascinating figure, and. Mar 10, 2018 titles include satan was a lesbian and homicide hussy. He studied at trinity college in dublin before leaving the country to study at oxford.
Chiefly remembered today as a playwright, especially for the importance of being earnest, and as the author of the picture of dorian gray. Read miscellanies online by oscar wilde at, the free online library full of thousands of classic books. Richard ellmann wrote his 1987 biography oscar wilde, for which he posthumously won a national usa book critics circle award in 1988 and a pulitzer prize in 1989. Discount prices on books by oscar wilde, including titles like salome german edition. Now you can read miscellanies free from the comfort of your computer or mobile phone and enjoy other many other free books by oscar wilde. From his outsize celebrity in victorian london to his authorship of fiction, drama, and poetry that uniquely captured his era, its fair to say that wilde succeeded on both counts. Oscar wilde was a famous author and a playwright of the late 19th century. Wilde was a novelist, playwright, poet, and critic. His private correspondence has also been published.
The everquotable oscar wilde once said, anybody can make history. He found critical and popular success with his scintillating plays, chiefly the importance of being earnest, while his only novel, the picture of dorian gray, scandalized readers. Oscar was two years younger than his brother, william willie wilde. For example, when he was told to take a scene out of the importance of being earnest by the actormanager george alexander, he replied. Oscar wildes the picture of dorian gray consists of 21 parts for ease of reading. You can never be overdressed or overeducated, oscar wilde decorative book set, oscar wilde quote, living room decor, office decor, classroom shutthefrontdoorllc. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, he became one of londons most popular playwrights in the early 1890s.
Oscar wilde the everquotable oscar wilde 18541900 was an irish playwright, novelist, essayist, and poet who delighted victorian england with his legendary wit. Jul 31, 2018 wilde wore many masks during his too short life. Wildes mother was a prominent poet and nationalist. Jane wilde was a niece by marriage of the novelist, playwright and clergyman charles maturin 1780 1824, who may have.
This scene you feel is superfluous cost me terrible exhausting labour and heartrending nervewracking strain. Read miscellanies online, free books by oscar wilde. Oscar wilde books biography and list of works author of. Morse in the writings of oscar wilde, london, 1907, p. Oscar wilde biography and list of works oscar wilde books. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. Oscar wilde poems poems of oscar wilde poem hunter. In my view, this is the best onevolume biography of wilde now available to readers. The ballad of reading gaol audio reading 1 the ballad of reading gaol audio reading 2 the canterville ghost.
Read the picture of dorian gray online by oscar wilde at, the free online library full of thousands of classic books. His flamboyant dress, cutting wit and eccentric lifestyle often put him at odds with the social norms. Always renownedif not notoriousfor his fashionable persona, wilde courted. Oscar fingal oflahertie wills wilde, sebastian melmoth i suppose society is wonderfully delightful. Oscar wilde books list of books by author oscar wilde thriftbooks. Refine see titles to watch instantly, titles you havent rated, etc instant watch options. He is remembered for penning the much acclaimed book the picture of dorian grey and playwriting society comedies such as the importance of being earnest which were new for the 19th century english theater. Project gutenberg titles by oscar wilde wilde, oscar. A stellar book on that rare lord of language, oscar wilde. Wilde was born of professional and literary parents. The english renaissance and the decorative arts, continuum see the decorative arts the house beautiful irish poets and poetry of the nineteenth century given once in san francisco.
Discover the oscar wilde masterpieces that earned this literary giant his global fame. The title card of an 1891 print of the picture of dorian gray by charles ricketts. Popular oscar wilde books meet your next favorite book. The picture of dorian gray by oscar wilde free ebook. The picture of dorian gray by oscar wilde nook book. Best of oscar wilde 103 books meet your next favorite book. Readcentral has helped thousands of people read books online without the need for signups or downloads, simply choose your favorite.
The importance of being earnest by oscar wilde free ebook. His father, sir william wilde, was irelands leading ear and eye surgeon, who also published books on archaeology, folklore, and the satirist jonathan swift. Every wednesday, alex johnson delves into a unique collection of titles owned by the great, the. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. Fearing the story was indecent, the magazines editor without wildes knowledge deleted roughly five hundred words before. Oscar fingal oflahertie wills wilde 16 october 1854 30 november 1900 was an irish writer and poet. His flamboyant dress, cutting wit and eccentric lifestyle often put. After over 100 years, wildes fairy tales have lost none of their tragic beauty, or their sly humor, to which these nine bear witness. During his own era he was one of londons most popular playwrights, and today his most famous works remain household names. The english renaissance and the decorative arts, continuum see the decorative arts the house beautiful irish poets and poetry of the nineteenth century given once in san francisco the relation of art to other studies a specially prepared talk given once in hamilton, on. Read an ideal husband online by oscar wilde at, the free online library full of thousands of classic books. Oscar fingal oflahertie wills wilde 16 october 1854 30 november 1900 was an irish poet.
Oscar wilde wilde, oscar, 18541900 the online books page. Personally, it took me two days to read, and i enjoyed pretty much every moment of it. The characters are built with very realistic and deep psychological understanding. Choose the part of the picture of dorian gray which you want to read from the table of contents to get started. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. Read the picture of dorian gray, free online version of the book by oscar wilde, on. It is a carefully cultivated image that wilde developed. Wilde published the longer and revised version in book form in 1891, with an added preface. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. Ive read this book a couple of times, but i will probably reach for it again in the future.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of oscar wilde books online. He was an aphorist, a progressive journalist, a provocative essayist and a tragedian. Morse 18411922, an imposing civil war veteran and indian fighter, had become. Oscar wilde wilde, oscar, 18541900 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article wilde, oscar, 18541900. Its not all that long, and is the only novelised evidence of wildes literary talent. Oscar fingal oflahertie wills wilde was born on october 16, 1854, in dublin, ireland. The book was the basis for the 1997 film wilde, directed by brian gilbert and starring stephen fry as the title character. The making of a legend explores the meteoric rise, sudden fall, and legendary resurgence of an immensely influential writers reputation from his hectic 1881 american lecture tour to recent hollywood adaptations of his dramas. His father, william wilde, was an acclaimed doctor who was knighted for his work as. Now you can read an ideal husband free from the comfort of your computer or mobile phone and enjoy other many other free books by oscar wilde.
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