The Oscar Wilde Collection by Oscar Wilde - 5 Books Boxed Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Importance of Being Earnest 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: 9781398820548
Publisher: Sirius

Overview
This beautifully packaged five-book boxed set brings together the essential writings of Oscar Wilde, one of the Victorian era's wittiest and most daring literary voices. From his only novel to his most celebrated plays, poems, and personal letters, this collection spans the full range of Wilde's genius. Part of the Arcturus Classic Collections line, each paperback features a striking contemporary cover design. A perfect introduction to Wilde for new readers and a handsome addition for longtime fans.

About the Books
Oscar Wilde remains one of the most quoted and performed writers in English literature, and this five-book set shows why. The Picture of Dorian Gray, his only novel, follows a man whose portrait bears the marks of his sins while he himself stays eternally youthful. The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays gathers Wilde's sparkling comedies, celebrated for quotable dialogue and satire of Victorian manners. The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Other Poems showcases a darker, reflective Wilde, written after his imprisonment. De Profundis is his extraordinary prison letter, a personal meditation on suffering and redemption. The Happy Prince and Other Stories collects his beloved fairy tales, cherished by readers for over a century. Together, these five volumes trace Wilde's journey from celebrated wit to a writer of profound depth, in matching paperback format with contemporary cover art.

Key Benefits

• Complete five-book collection covering Wilde's novel, plays, poetry, and prison letters
• Matching paperback format with striking contemporary cover art
• Part of the acclaimed Arcturus Classic Collections series
• Includes Wilde's most quoted and most studied works in one set
• Compact, shelf-friendly size perfect for display or travel reading
• Great value introduction to a literary icon for students and collectors

Book-by-Book Guide
The Picture of Dorian Gray — Wilde's only novel, about a man whose portrait ages while he stays eternally youthful.
The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays — Wilde's most famous comedies, prized for razor-sharp wit and satire.
The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Other Poems — a powerful poem written after Wilde's imprisonment, among his finest work.
De Profundis — Wilde's deeply personal prison letter on suffering, love, and redemption.
The Happy Prince and Other Stories — treasured fairy tales blending whimsy with poignant emotion.

About the Author
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish poet, playwright, and novelist, and one of the most celebrated figures of Victorian literature. Known for his wit, flamboyance, and sharp social commentary, Wilde found success as a playwright with comedies still widely performed today. His only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, caused controversy on publication and has since become a classic of English literature. Following his imprisonment in 1895, Wilde wrote some of his most reflective work, including De Profundis and The Ballad of Reading Gaol. He remains one of the most quoted authors in the English language.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set delivers Oscar Wilde's complete range—novel, plays, poetry, and personal letters—in one handsome matching paperback package. It makes an ideal gift for literature lovers, a thoughtful birthday or holiday season present, a stocking stuffer for bookworms, or a standout addition to any classics collection or classroom library shelf this school year.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.