The toast of late-nineteenth London society, he once boasted he could speak spontaneously on any subject, and his writings were as varied as
his captivating conversation. One of the leading playwrights of his age, he also found fame as a poet, novelist and essayist. Of course, Wilde's literary success is bound up with the tragedy of his private life, and his very name evokes fascination. Including Wilde's funniest remarks and ripostes as well as deeper reflections, this collection of wit and wisdom will amuse, provoke and delight.
'There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.' - Lord Henry in The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890)
'Yes: I am a dreamer. For a dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.'- Intentions, ""The Critic as Artist"", 1891
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Orange Hippo!, Orange Hippo! Imprint: OH Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 140mm,
Width: 116mm,
Spine: 22mm
Weight: 260g ISBN:9781911610496 ISBN 10: 191161049X Pages: 192 Publication Date:09 July 2020 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Orange Hippo! is an imprint of Welbeck Publishing Group.
