Tales
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Edgar Allan Poe
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Collins, 1980
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: sticker remnants on first inside page
This collection presents the unparalleled wit and profound social commentary of Oscar Wilde through a series of captivating short stories. From the poignant allegories in The Happy Prince and Other Tales to the sharp satire of Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, Wilde masterfully illustrates the complexities of human nature and the hypocrisies of Victorian England. Each narrative, rich with his signature epigrams and elegant prose, uncovers deeper truths about beauty, sacrifice, and societal expectations. The volume chronicles a world both fantastical and starkly real, inviting readers into a literary experience that remains as relevant and enchanting today as it was over a century ago.
Author: Edgar Allan Poe
Published: 1980, Collins
Author: Edgar Allan Poe
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Collins, 1980
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: sticker remnants on first inside page
This collection presents the unparalleled wit and profound social commentary of Oscar Wilde through a series of captivating short stories. From the poignant allegories in The Happy Prince and Other Tales to the sharp satire of Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, Wilde masterfully illustrates the complexities of human nature and the hypocrisies of Victorian England. Each narrative, rich with his signature epigrams and elegant prose, uncovers deeper truths about beauty, sacrifice, and societal expectations. The volume chronicles a world both fantastical and starkly real, inviting readers into a literary experience that remains as relevant and enchanting today as it was over a century ago.