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Number of Pages
272
Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
Fiction For Mature Readers. A Classic Gothic Novel That Probes The Obsessive Pursuit Of Youth And Beauty, And How Vanity, Art, And Morality Collide. The Central Questions It Asks Revolve Around The Cost Of Illusion And What It Reveals About Identity And Society. The Intended Reader Includes Fans Of Timeless Literary Works, Gothic Literature, And Literary Analysis, As Well As Readers Seeking A Thought-Provoking, Discussion-Ready Experience. The Emotional Tone Is Dark, Introspective, And Morally Challenging.
Presented As A Tightly Plotted, Narrative-Driven Tale, The Storytelling Relies On Elegant Prose And A Suspenseful Arc That Pulls Readers Into A Moody, Atmospheric World. What Makes It Distinctive Is Its Character-Focused Approach—Combining Psychological Depth With Sharp Social Commentary—Rather Than Fast-Paced Action. Readers Move Through The Narrative With A Measured Pace, Following A Troubled Protagonist And The Intricate Web Of Relationships Around Him, And Are Encouraged To Reflect On Choices, Consequences, And The Allure Of Illusion.
Readers Finish With A Sharper Eye For Character Psychology And A Deeper Appreciation For How Literature Examines Beauty, Art, And Responsibility. The Work Leaves A Lasting Impression By Challenging Assumptions And Inviting Ongoing Discussion Of Timeless Themes In Classic Fiction.
Product Details
Author
Oscar Wilde
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
272
Language
English
SKU
9788171675920
ISBN
9788171675920
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
21.59x13.97x2.54cm
Binding
Paperback
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Oscar Fingall O'Flahertie Wills Wilde Was Born In Dublin In 1854. He Was Educated At Trinity College, Dublin And Magdalen College, Oxford Where, A Disciple Of Pater, He Founded An Aesthetic Cult. In 1884 He Married Constance Lloyd, And His Two Sons Were Born In 1885 And 1886. His Novel, The Picture Of Dorian Gray (1891), And Social Comedies Lady Windermere'S Fan (1892), A Woman Of No Importance (1893), An Ideal Husband (1895), And The Importance Of Being Earnest (1895), Established His Reputation. In 1895, Following His Libel Action Against The Marquess Of Queesberry, Wilde Was Sentenced To Two Years' Imprisonment For Homosexual Conduct, As A Result Of Which He Wrote The Ballad Of Reading Gaol (1898), And His Confessional Letter De Profundis (1905). On His Release From Prison In 1897 He Lived In Obscurity In Europe, And Died In Paris In 1900.