The Collected Works of Oscar Wilde - 5 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Importance of Being Ernest and Other Plays
The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Other Poems
De Profundis
The Happy Prince and Other Stories

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781804454251
Publisher: Fox Eye Publishing
Age Range: Adult

Overview
This 5-book paperback collection gathers some of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated writing in one accessible, affordable set for readers of every kind. From the Gothic intensity of The Picture of Dorian Gray to the sparkling comedy of The Importance of Being Ernest and Other Plays, the somber verse of The Ballad of Reading Gaol, the confessional prose of De Profundis, and the gentle fables of The Happy Prince and Other Stories, it spans Wilde's full range as novelist, playwright, poet, and storyteller across five compact volumes worth owning.

About the Books
Across these five titles, Oscar Wilde moves fluidly between genres while returning to his central preoccupations: beauty, morality, wit, and the gap between appearance and truth. The Picture of Dorian Gray is Wilde's only novel, a Gothic tale in which a young man's portrait ages and decays in his place while he remains eternally youthful, exploring vanity, influence, and the moral cost of unchecked desire. The Importance of Being Ernest and Other Plays showcases his gift for comedy, satirizing Victorian manners and social pretension with some of the wittiest dialogue in English literature. The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Other Poems, written after Wilde's release from prison, is a stark, humane meditation on punishment, suffering, and compassion. De Profundis, composed as a long letter during his imprisonment, is Wilde's most intimate and searching work, reflecting on love, betrayal, art, and spiritual redemption. The Happy Prince and Other Stories collects his fairy tales, elegant parables of generosity and sacrifice that appeal to readers of every age, young and old alike. Together, these five works reveal the breadth of Wilde's genius, from polished epigrams and biting satire to aching sincerity and gentle moral clarity, making this set an ideal introduction for new readers and a satisfying, well-rounded collection for longtime admirers of his work.

Key Benefits

• Five Wilde works in one set
• Fiction, drama, and poetry
• Compact paperback format
• Great for students
• Builds a Wilde library
• A thoughtful gift idea

Book-by-Book Guide
The Picture of Dorian Gray — A haunting tale of a portrait bearing moral decay.
The Importance of Being Ernest and Other Plays — Wilde's witty Victorian comedies.
The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Other Poems — A prison-era poem on suffering.
De Profundis — A prison letter on love and redemption.
The Happy Prince and Other Stories — Fairy tales of kindness and sacrifice.

About the Author
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish poet, playwright, and novelist known for his wit, flamboyant style, and mastery of paradox. Educated at Trinity College Dublin and Oxford, he became one of the most celebrated writers and dramatists of the Victorian era, with enduring works like The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest. His life mixed literary success with personal tragedy, including a highly publicized imprisonment that inspired some of his most poignant and searching later writing on suffering, love, and redemption.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set offers the essential Oscar Wilde in one convenient paperback collection, perfect for a cozy weekend read, a thoughtful birthday gift, a stocking stuffer for the holiday season, or a welcome addition to any classic literature or classroom library shelf this year.

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