Oscar Wilde
Wielding razor-sharp wit and paradox to expose Victorian hypocrisy, producing some of the most quotable literature in the English language.
Biography
Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet, playwright, and author whose wit, flamboyance, and literary genius made him one of the most celebrated figures of the Victorian era. Born in Dublin in 1854, he became the toast of London's literary scene with his sparkling comedies and his only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. His imprisonment for gross indecency in 1895 led to the searing confessional letter De Profundis and the poem The Ballad of Reading Gaol, adding tragic depth to a legacy defined by brilliance and defiance.
Best Starting Book
The Picture of Dorian Gray
A gripping, provocative novel packed with Wilde's most famous epigrams — it delivers his philosophy of art, beauty, and morality in an irresistibly readable Gothic story.
Reading Order
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Wilde's only novel — a darkly seductive Gothic tale of beauty, corruption, and art that captures his philosophy in fiction.
The Importance of Being Earnest
The most perfect comedy in the English language — pure Wildean wit distilled into a flawless theatrical farce.
An Ideal Husband
A sharp political comedy about secrets and public life that proves Wilde's wit had a serious moral edge.
De Profundis
A raw, confessional letter written from prison that reveals the suffering and depth behind the dazzling public persona.
The Happy Prince and Other Tales
Exquisite fairy tales that showcase Wilde's compassion and storytelling gift in their purest, most tender form.
Books by Oscar Wilde
Masterpieces by Oscar Wilde
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The Picture of Dorian Gray (Annotated) Unabridged By Oscar Wilde
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The Picture of Dorian Gray By Oscar Wilde The New Annotated Edition
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The Picture of Dorian Gray By Oscar Wilde The New Annotated Literary Edition
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The Picture of Dorian Gray By Oscar Wilde The Annotated Version
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The Picture of Dorian Gray By Oscar Wilde Annotated Novel
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde the Annotated New Updated Version
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde the Annotated New Updated Version
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde the Annotated New Version
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde the Annotated New Version
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde New Annotated Edition
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde New Annotated Edition
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde the New Fully Annotated Edition
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde the New Fully Annotated Edition
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde the New Latest Annotated Edition
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde the New Latest Annotated Edition
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde the Fully Annotated Edition
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde the Fully Annotated Edition
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde the New Annotated Play
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde the New Annotated Play
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde the New Annotated Version
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde the New Annotated Version
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The Picture of Dorian Gray By Oscar Wilde Illustrated (Penguin Classics)
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The Picture of Dorian Gray Illustrated
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
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An IDEAL HUSBAND by Oscar Wilde (Annotated Edition)
An IDEAL HUSBAND by Oscar Wilde (Annotated Edition)
Oscar Wilde
An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde Annotated Classic Edition
An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde Annotated Classic Edition
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