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The Wit and Wisdom of Oscar Wilde

By: Oscar Wilde, Bob Blaisdell (Selected by), Odette Blaisdell (Selected by)

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Published: 15th August 2012
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"I have put my genius into my life," declared Oscar Wilde, adding, "I have put only my talent into my works." This gift edition of the renowned poet and playwright's aphorisms draws upon both realms. Hundreds of sparkling jests and epigrams include quips from Wilde's personal letters and conversations as well as his fiction, essays, lectures, and plays. The most comprehensive collection of Wilde's witticisms, it will delight both longtime fans and new readers. Dover 2012 Original.

I. Rules to Live By; II. Men versus Women; III. Definitions; IV. Art with a Capital A; V. The Ages; VI. Writers and Writing; VII. Distinguishing Characteristics; VIII. Love, Friendship and Self-Knowledge; IX. Education; X. The Mask of Style; XI. Civilized Society; XII. America and Americans; XIII. Marriage; XIV. Suffering and Imprisonment; XV. Talk; XVI. The End of Wisdom.

ISBN: 9780486480923
ISBN-10: 0486480925
Audience: General
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 256
Published: 15th August 2012
Dimensions (cm): 13.9 x 14.2  x 1.7
Weight (kg): 0.286