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Wilde, Oscar 1854-1900
Overview
| Works: | 5,966
works in
18,484
publications in
73
languages and
349,006
library holdings
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| Genres: | Spanish language materials
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| Roles: | Translator, Librettist, Bibliographic antecedent, Editor, Creator, Other, Dedicatee, Collaborator, Lyricist, Composer, Attributed name, Conceptor, Scribe, Engraver, Signer |
| Classifications: | pr5818,
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Most widely held works about
Oscar Wilde
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Most widely held works by
Oscar Wilde
The picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (
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1,607
editions published
between
1890
and
2011
in
39
languages
and held by
6,949
libraries
worldwide
An exquisitely beautiful young man in Victorian England retains his youthful and innocent appearance over the years while his portrait reflects both his age and evil soul as he pursues a life of decadence and corruption.
The importance of being earnest by Oscar Wilde (
Book
)
688
editions published
between
1890
and
2011
in
19
languages
and held by
4,461
libraries
worldwide
"First published 1899 in the United Kingdom. Drawing room comedy exposing quirks and foibles of Victorian society with plot revolving around amorous pursuits of two men who face social obstacles when they woo young ladies of quality. This play 'is noted for its witty lines, its clever situations, and its satire on the British nobility and clergy.'" Reader's Ency 4th ed.
Salome by Oscar Wilde (
Book
)
553
editions published
between
1890
and
2011
in
32
languages
and held by
2,481
libraries
worldwide
Ce drame en un acte et en prose a été écrit directement en français en 1891, publié en 1893, puis traduit en anglais par O. Wilde. Le choix du français est lié à la fois à l'importance du mythe de Salomé dans la littérature française, au désir de Wilde de voir Sarah Bernhardt interpréter le rôle-titre, et à son amour pour cette langue.
The happy prince by Oscar Wilde (
Book
)
335
editions published
between
1888
and
2009
in
30
languages
and held by
2,434
libraries
worldwide
A beautiful, golden, jewel-studded statue and a little swallow give all they have to help the poor.
Lady Windermere's fan by Oscar Wilde (
Book
)
322
editions published
between
1892
and
2010
in
15
languages
and held by
2,405
libraries
worldwide
This series presents students with a library of outstanding plays, many of which are otherwise unobtainable, or available only in out-of-date or unannotated editions. The texts are newly edited, with modernized spelling and punctuation where appropriate; and there are scholarly introductions and annotation. Oscar Wilde was already one of the best-known literary figures in Britain when he was persuaded to turn his extraordinary talents to the theatre. Between 1891 and 1895 he produced a sequence of distinctive plays which spearheaded the dramatic renaissance of the 1890s, and retain their power today. The social comedies, Lady Windermere's Fan, A Woman of No Importance, and An Ideal Husband, offer a moving as well as witty dissection of society and its morals, with a sharp focus on sexual politics. By contrast, the experimental, symbolist Salome, written originally in French, was banned for public performance by the English censor. Wilde's final dramatic triumph was his 'trivial' comedy for serious people, The Importance of Being Earnest, arguably the greatest farcical comedy in English.
The selfish giant by Oscar Wilde (
Book
)
200
editions published
between
1888
and
2011
in
19
languages
and held by
2,405
libraries
worldwide
A once selfish giant welcomes the children to his previously forbidden garden and is eventually rewarded by an unusual tiny child.
De profundis by Oscar Wilde (
Book
)
482
editions published
between
1897
and
2009
in
33
languages
and held by
2,263
libraries
worldwide
While imprisoned, Wilde wrote this long letter of recrimination to his lover, Lord Alfred Douglas. It offers fascinating insights into Wilde's life in prison and the background and psychology of a notorious affair.
Complete works of Oscar Wilde by Oscar Wilde (
Book
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136
editions published
between
1905
and
2008
in
3
languages
and held by
2,010
libraries
worldwide
This collection includes Oscar Wilde's only novel, "The Picture of Dorian Gray," as well as all his stories, plays, and poems.
The plays of Oscar Wilde by Oscar Wilde (
Book
)
62
editions published
between
1900
and
2000
in
3
languages
and held by
1,929
libraries
worldwide
This Vintage edition of The Plays_of Oscar Wilde contains the plays that made Wilde one of the most important dramatists of his time, including The Importance of Being Earnest, one of the great works of modern literature. Oscar Wilde's plays demonstrate once again why their author must be seen as both an inaugurator and a master of modernism. In his best work, the subversive insights embedded in his wit continue to challenge our common assumptions. Wilde's ability to unsettle and startle us anew with his radical vision of the artifice inherent in the self's construction makes him our contemporary. This edition is introduced by John Lahr, author of Prick Up Your Ears: The Biography of Joe Orton. The plays included are Lady Windermere's Fan, Salome, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband, and The Importance of Being Earnest.
Salome by Richard Strauss (
scor
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239
editions published
between
1905
and
2011
in
8
languages
and held by
1,861
libraries
worldwide
An opera of the Bible story about the Princess Salome.
The ballad of Reading Gaol by Oscar Wilde (
Book
)
340
editions published
between
1869
and
2010
in
20
languages
and held by
1,857
libraries
worldwide
Calligraphic manuscript of Oscar Wilde's Ballad of Reading Gaol, by Guido Colucci, in red & black ink. Apparently one copy only was made and exhibited at the Artistes Italiens de Paris exposition, 12-27 November 1937.
Oscar Wilde by Oscar Wilde (
Book
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120
editions published
between
1900
and
2008
in
7
languages
and held by
1,827
libraries
worldwide
And all men kill the thing they loveBy all let it be heard, Some do it with a bitter look.Some with a flattering word. The coward does it with a kiss.The brave man with a sword!--from "The Ballad of Reading Gaol" Although best known for his sparkling and witty plays, Oscar Wilde also distinguished himself as a prolific poet. From "Ravenna," a prize-winning poem he wrote in college, to "The Ballad of Reading Gaol," penned during his time in prison for homosexual acts, Wilde created a fascinating body of verse. More than 35 of his works appear in this excellent collection, and they reveal the scope and brilliance of his writing. Many were inspired by his time in Italy, including "Sonnet: On hearing the Dies Irae sung in the Sistine Chapel." Other brief pieces, called Impressions, capture the feeling of a moment: "Le Jardin" evokes a garden as winter descends. Still more honor his fellow poets, including "On the Sale of Keats' Love Letters." An enlightening anthology that Wilde lovers will treasure.
An ideal husband by Oscar Wilde (
Book
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209
editions published
between
1889
and
2009
in
11
languages
and held by
1,810
libraries
worldwide
Oscar Wilde explores the plight of a promising young politician's desperate attempt to hide a secret. With empathy and wit he investigates the pitfalls of holding public figures to a more higher standard than the rest of the world.
The portable Oscar Wilde by Oscar Wilde (
Book
)
29
editions published
between
1946
and
1981
in
English
and held by
1,799
libraries
worldwide
Includes the following works: Novels- The Portrait of Dorian Gray; Plays-Salome and The Importance of Being Earnest; Writings-De Profundis, Critic as Artist, and Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Very Young; and selections from Lady Windermere's Fan, An Ideal Husband, and A Woman of No Importance. The Picture of Dorian Gray, Salome and The Importance of Being Earnest are accompanied by Wilde's prison memoirs, poems, and selected correspondence.
The happy prince and other tales by Oscar Wilde (
Book
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174
editions published
between
1888
and
2009
in
22
languages
and held by
1,466
libraries
worldwide
A beautiful, golden, jewel-studded statue and a little swallow give all they have to help the poor.
A woman of no importance by Oscar Wilde (
Book
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158
editions published
between
1893
and
2011
in
10
languages
and held by
1,458
libraries
worldwide
Devilishly attractive Lord Illingworth is notorious for his skill as a seducer. But he is still invited to all the "best" houses, while his female conquests must hide their shame in seclusion. In this devastating drawing room comedy, Wilde uses his celebrated wit to expose English society's narrow view of everything from sexual mores to Americans.
Intentions by Oscar Wilde (
Book
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134
editions published
between
1889
and
2009
in
7
languages
and held by
1,455
libraries
worldwide
We have determined this item to be in the public domain according to US copyright law through information in the bibliographic record and/or US copyright renewal records. The digital version is available for all educational uses worldwide. Please contact HathiTrust staff at hathitrust-help@umich.edu with any questions about this item.
Plays, prose writings, and poems by Oscar Wilde (
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50
editions published
between
1930
and
2007
in
English
and held by
1,438
libraries
worldwide
Wilde lived out a conflict between his public identity and his private self; and this fissure between the two is interestingly typical of his age. Introduction by Terry Eagleton.
The Canterville ghost by Oscar Wilde (
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467
editions published
between
1900
and
2010
in
21
languages
and held by
1,373
libraries
worldwide
A celebrated and feared English ghost is outraged when the new American owners of his haunting place refuse to take him seriously and actually fight back against him.
Poems by Oscar Wilde (
Book
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93
editions published
between
1881
and
2004
in
4
languages
and held by
1,303
libraries
worldwide
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Aesthetics Appearance (Philosophy) Audiobooks Authors Authors, Irish Bibliography Biography Children's stories, English Conduct of life Criticism, interpretation, etc. Criticism and interpretation Douglas, Alfred Bruce,--Lord,--1870-1945 Drama England England--London English drama English literature English literature--Irish authors English poetry Fairy tales Fiction Foundlings Friendship Gay men Great Britain History Homes Homosexuality and literature Identity (Psychology) Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Intellectual life Ireland Joyce, James,--1882-1941 Juvenile works Literature Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Musical settings Poetry Portraits Prisoners Quotations Records and correspondence Salome--(Biblical figure) Short stories, English Trials, litigation, etc. United States Wilde, Oscar,--1854-1900 Yeats, W. B.--1865-1939 Youthfulness
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Alternative Names
 Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
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