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The Wit and Humour of Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde

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Witty insights meet societal critique with charm.

If you enjoy sharp wit wrapped in eloquence, Oscar Wilde is a perfect companion. This collection is like having a conversation with Wilde himself, savoring the most piquant bits of his intellect. It's a delightful trove for anyone who appreciates the clever dance of language and thought.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Wit and Humour of Oscar Wilde

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ISBN: 9780486206028
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Dover Publications
Date of Publication: 1959-06-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: European History, History
Goodreads rating: 4.07
(rated by 135 readers)

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More than 1000 ripostes, paradoxes, and epigrams on sin, society, genius, wealth, men, women, religion, America, education, and smoking: "Work is the curse of the drinking classes," "I can resist everything except temptation," etcetera. Also excerpts from his trial testimony, where the tragedy implicit in Wilde's humor is nowhere more vivid.
 

Witty insights meet societal critique with charm.

If you enjoy sharp wit wrapped in eloquence, Oscar Wilde is a perfect companion. This collection is like having a conversation with Wilde himself, savoring the most piquant bits of his intellect. It's a delightful trove for anyone who appreciates the clever dance of language and thought.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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