The Complete Illustrated Stories, Plays and Poems of Oscar Wilde by Jilly Cooper (ED)

 864 pages, Hardcover

218 x 150mm (L x W)

Condition: LIKE NEW: This book is almost as new, with no damage nor defects. Gift inscription on fly leaf. otherwise clean.

Genres: Classics / Poetry / Plays / Short Stories / Drama

Oscar Wilde, a brilliant, flamboyant, and unconventional figure, remains one of the great writers of his era and beyond. While celebrated primarily for his sophisticated and witty plays, Wilde's artistic contributions extend considerably further. This comprehensive volume encompasses the breadth of his work, including his stories, plays, fairy tales, and poems, enhanced by original period illustrations.

Wilde's theatrical acumen is evident in plays such as The Importance of Being Earnest and An Ideal Husband, both of which satirize the hypocrisy of Victorian society. The Picture of Dorian Gray demonstrates a profound understanding of the darker aspects of human nature, and its dramatic conclusion retains its power even today. In his fairy tales, such as The Happy Prince and Other Tales, written for his children, Wilde reveals a capacity for tenderness and beauty. This collection also includes classics like The Canterville Ghost, culminating in over 850 pages of Wilde's enduring literary legacy.