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Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (Collins Classics)
by Oscar Wilde

Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (Collins Classics)
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Author: Oscar Wilde
Introduction: Merlin Holland
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-08-01
ISBN: 0007144350
Number of pages: 1216
Publisher: HarperCollins UK

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Summary: 4 Stars

I had purchased this complete works of Oscar Wilde since I'd seen several of the recent releases of the theatrical versions of his plays and wanted to know more. As far as one volume complete works go, this has the usual weight (but not to heavy), small print (but not microscopic), and thin paper. It does have intros by Wilde's son and grandson which are interesting. Not having read much of Wilde it's been great being able to read not only his famous works (The Importance of Being Ernest, the Canterville Ghost) but also his lesser known ones (Lady Windemere's Fan). His plays are witty and often make interesting observations on human interactions, but they start seeming redundant after you've read more than three (every one seems to include a debonair, worldly cynic who offers his insights on the world--the characters played by Rupert Everett if he performs Wilde). I've yet to finish all the works but I look forward to attempting to do so.

I would recommend this book to new Wilde fans, literature majors, etc. For those just looking to read one or two of his works this would not be the way to start.

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