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Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (Collins Classics) [Paperback]

Oscar Wilde (Author), Merlin Holland (Introduction)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 4 Aug 2003 | ISBN-10: 0007144369 | ISBN-13: 978-0007144365 | Edition: New Ed

The Collins Complete Works of Oscar Wilde is the only truly complete and authoritative single-volume edition of Oscar Wilde’s works, and is available in both hardback and this paperback edition.

Continuously in print since 1948, the Collins Complete Works of Oscar Wilde has long been recognised as the most comprehensive and authoritative single-volume collection of Wilde’s texts available, containing his only novel, The Portrait of Dorian Gray, as well as his plays, stories, poems, essays and letters, all in their most authoritative texts.

Illustrated with many fascinating photographs, the book includes introductions to each section by Merlin Holland (Oscar’s grandson), Owen Dudley Edwards, Declan Kiberd and Terence Brown.

Also included is a comprehensive bibliography of works by and about Oscar Wilde, and a chronological table of his life and work.

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  • Paperback: 1216 pages
  • Publisher: Collins; New Ed edition (4 Aug 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007144369
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007144365
  • Product Dimensions: 13 x 4.4 x 20.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 25,918 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Continuously in print since 1948, the 'Collins Complete Works of Oscar Wilde' has long been established as the most comprehensive and authoritative single-volume collection of Wilde's work available, containing his only novel, 'The Picture of Dorian Gray,' as well as his plays, stories, poems, essays and letters, all in their most authoritative texts.

This new illustrated edition, specially published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Wilde's death, incorporates new revisions to the text of 'The Ballard of Reading Gaol.' The book includes introductions to each section by Merlin Holland (Oscar Wilde's grandson), Owen Dudley Edwards, Declan Kiberd and Terence Brown.

Also included is a comprehensive bibliography of works by and about Oscar Wilde, and a chronological table of his life and work.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Merlin Holland is Oscar Wilde’s only grandson. He is a journalist and the author of ‘The Wilde Album’ and ‘Irish Peacock and Scarlet’ both also published by Fourth Estate.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wilde for the masses 6 Mar 2009
By Ducky
Format:Paperback
Wilde's work is fantastic - witty and hilarious but he also had an amazing way of getting to the truth of things, especially when in the context of human behaviour. I'm afraid I feel the need to respond to Fredi's review stating that the price is an insult to Wilde's genious... Firstly, he is dead, so he won't be missing out and I'm pretty sure his works sell well enough that his family don't need to worry about that side either. Secondly, I personally am really pleased to see the price of this - to me it says that just about anyone can afford to have their own copy to enjoy, and to me that is fantastic - I'm reasonably sure that Wilde would agree with me. Wilde is one of the great authors in history, up there with the likes of Shakespeare, and I really believe that everyone should have access to this wonderful literature - so well done Amazon for bringing it to us so affordably!
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Works of true genius 18 Sep 1999
By Sonja
Format:Paperback
Wilde can not be beaten - whether it is his passionate poetry, witty plays or his masterpieces - 'The Picture of Dorian Grey' and the breathtaking letter "De Profundis". He is sensual and so human that one can not help but cry and laugh along with his work. His philosophy, doctrines and morals combine with a tremendous feel for the beautiful and entertaining to produce the most remarkable works. So much love and pain is evident in all his pieces that they do not only affect one as fascinating examples of art but are instead felt in one's life.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars De Profundis 9 Feb 2012
By James White
Format:Kindle Edition
Bought this a few days ago, and it had the abridged De Profundis, which was disappointing as it was the work I was most interested in.

On writing a review to tell others of this, Delphi contacted me to say they had amended it. After having got a refund, I bought it again and indeed, De Profundis is now on my Kindle in its unexpurgated form, released only after Bosie's death.

Many thanks Delphi. I am happy to upgrade my review to 5 stars, it now is the complete works I was looking for! Keep up the great service.

JW.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Prose OK - poetry slapdash
I purchased this to replace another edition of Wilde's collected works produced by a rival e-publisher. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Edelbee
5.0 out of 5 stars Good complete works
I have a lot of complete works on my Kindle for PC. The Kindle range is one of the best that I have found. I would recommend it to anyone with a love of the classic writers.
Published 2 months ago by Tony L
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
How can one not enjoy this complete works if one like Oscar Wilde. All the usual favourites are obviously included and one can dip into areas where I personally did not know about.
Published 2 months ago by David
5.0 out of 5 stars stunning to have all his work in one
All of Oscar Wilde's work in one book for under £10. That is is more then a deal. Works like this should cost much much more. Read more
Published 2 months ago by hamad
4.0 out of 5 stars Oscar Wild
Of course this will take many years of dipping into, but that's what I wanted it for, as a reference or distraction when I have more time.
Published 3 months ago by Claire
5.0 out of 5 stars one of the greatest writers of all time masterfully presented
Wilde is perhaps out of all the canonical writers the most witty and yet serious. this ebook acts perfectly for the uninitiated reader of Wilde to become acquainted at just over a... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Joss Hollingworth
5.0 out of 5 stars Works of Oscar Wilde
It does what it says on the can. The Complete works of Oscar Wilde for under £2.00. I had it in book form several years ago but gave it to a friend in Bulgaria. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. E. Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars A real must have classic.
This is a great collection of Wilde's work. It would be nice to have va simple way to pick out the stories you want without having to look through it all.
Published 4 months ago by Art21
5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde - A Review by Barry Van-Asten
Oscar Wilde [1854-1900], the Irish dramatist, author and poet was one of the leading lights in the `decadent' movement, celebrated for his flamboyant style and caustic wit! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. B. P. Van-asten
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for detailed study.
A well detailed book for students who need full background to all aspects of Oscar Wilde including plays, poetry, prose and critiques -- all in one for under £10 !
Published 16 months ago by JMB
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