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1.The Picture of Dorian Gray (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) (Barnes & Noble Classics) by: Oscar Wilde May 01, 2003
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This was a rather difficult book to get through. Lots of old English and lots of footnotes describing what the words or phrases meant. I struggled through about 3/4 of the book, but then it picked up and I managed to get it read. In the end, it was worth the time and effort but does take some patience to get through. Not for everyone.

2.The Importance of Being Earnest by: Oscar Wilde January 01, 2005
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This has always been a favorite of mine since I first experienced it in high school. I now use this version in the British Literature Class I teach at that level. It includes a glossary, divided by Act, in the back, too. I tell my students this is the original sitcom, and they actually have to get out of their chairs and "act it out" as we read. They love the puns and the sniping comments and often tell me after we've read it, that it was their favorite book of the semester. A laugh out loud book even if not used in the classroom!

3.Oscar Wilde: 'The Importance of Being Earnest' (Cambridge Literature) by: Oscar Wilde May 13, 1999
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This book has remained one of my favorites since reading it in high school ~5 years ago. I have re-read it multiple times, seen it live & as a movie, and never seem to tire of Wilde's excellent knack for satire. It is a quick & fun read full of irony and hilariously awkward situations. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys play-format comedies with strong irony.

4.Oscar Wilde's Wit and Wisdom: A Book of Quotations (Dover Thrift Editions) by: Oscar Wilde January 27, 1998
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Oscar Wilde was one of the most brilliant men to ever live and his oeuvre definitely deserves a quote book of its own. I realize that he has several but I bought this one recently and on the cheap (I got mine used from a z shop). Here the great playwright's observations are subdivided into chapters concerning men, women, marriage, youth, sin, religion, journalism, wealth, England, America etc. It's a concise collection but contains nearly 60 pages of priceless insight. Wilde sums up a large amount of human nature almost effortlessly via the words of the characters found in his works. In fact, if you ever need a source regarding just about anything cultural he's a wonderful authority. It's too bad he did not live in our times as his irreverence would have been better appreciated and celebrated--at ... Read More

5.Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (Collins Classics) by: Oscar Wilde August 01, 2003
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Oscar Wilde is a master and writing is his art. His works--and indeed words--contain the many shades of humor, poetry, psychology and philosophy. He has a tongue-in-cheek way of narrating stories, usually keeping the reader on their toes (except when they're rolling on the floor laughing) but never alarming or abandoning them and never for a moment causing them to wish to put the book down. He is a legend, and his works are undeniably classics. In this one book is contained all his life's works: prose, poetry and even essays. However long or short, all his writings are really fun to read. He has a way with words--his signature style, if you will--that not even a handful of other authors in this world can mimic. In that regard, he is second to none. The book also features several (black ... Read More

6.Great Classic Stories: 22 Unabridged Classics (Unabridged) by: Wilde, Alphonse, Saki, Oscar Daudet August 01, 2003
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I have read many of these stories and enjoyed them tremendously over the years. They have been brought to life in this audio series. Many of the stories kept me awake at night( Lost Hearts, The Monkey's Paw,The Tell Tale Heart)when I read them in print. The Audio version is even better. The actors chosen to narrate this collection are outstanding and give a new interpretation to these classic tales.

7.Complete Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde (Signet Classics) by: Oscar Wilde October 07, 2008
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OH! what a joy to have found these. i am a fan of the fabulous mr. wilde and i wasn't aware that he wrote fairy tales. they are deeply touching and made even more so when you realize that he wrote them for his children.

8.The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde: Volume 1, Poems and Poems in Prose by: Oscar Wilde 2000-07
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Not practical book to carry and to read it while outside, but it is just the way how ALL-IN-ONE book is...However, good to have all his works together...

9.The Picture of Dorian Gray - Literary Touchstone by: Oscar Wilde December 01, 2005
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The experience of reading Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray is tantamount to engaging in a philosophical debate with a person suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder--and they're winning. The exquisite attention to detail paired with a sharp analytical wit delivers an indomitable argument. One cannot help but succumb to temptations along with the charismatic Dorian and echo his cries of despair when the effects of sin become prominently displayed, marring the handsome features. Wilde creates a subtle trap, luring the reader with Dorian's innocence and naiveté. The snare gently tightens as the pure boy slides deeper into depravity and becomes corrupted by pleasure. So slowly is the reader introduced to the poison, by the time realization hits there is no hope of escape. They are ... Read More

10.The Picture of Dorian Gray by: Oscar Wilde January 01, 2005
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Basil, who up until now was a mediocre painter after meeting Dorian Gray a young Adonis, was inspired to create a masterpiece of which he puts himself into. Against Basil's wishes, Dorian Gray is influenced by Basil's friend Lord Henry. Dorian looks at his portrait and realizes that while the portrait will stay young forever, he will grow old; so Dorian makes a wish that if only he could stay young forever and the portrait can age. At first Dorian does not realize his wishes been granted. He falls in love with a beautiful young actress who is every woman that Shakespeare ever wrote about. But once again due to Lord Henry's influence, he realizes that she's just a common girl. Starting with absent-minded acts Dorian slowly sinks into debauchery. And with every new act his picture becomes ... Read More

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