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Oscar Wilde is represented in the Globusz Books library by 3 reviewed books. This page brings those summaries together so readers can compare the author’s available work before choosing what to read.
Source: Globusz Books reviewed catalog.
Reviewed summary
Oscar Wilde’s "The Happy Prince and Other Tales" strips fairy tales down to their sharp, sometimes painful truths. These stories reveal how kindness often demands sacrifice and how appearances can mask harsh realities. Ready for a collection that challenges the sweetness of traditional tales with wit and moral bite?
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In Oscar Wilde’s final play, two gentlemen assume the same false identity to escape the stifling rules of Victorian society. Their elaborate deceptions spark chaos and comedy, exposing the ridiculousness of social conventions and the masks people wear. How genuine is earnestness when it’s all just a performance?
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Dorian Gray’s portrait ages and bears the marks of his sins while he stays forever young. This eerie bargain leads him down a dark path through Victorian London’s high society. How far will he go to preserve his beauty and escape responsibility?
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