The Oscar Wilde Classic Editions Collection 5 Books Set - Dorian Gray & Plays - Fiction - Paperback

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Titles in This Set. The Picture of Dorian Gray. The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays. The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Other Poems. De Profundis. The Happy Prince and Other Stories. Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781804454251. Publisher: Classic Editions. Overview. This handsome five-book paperback collection gathers Oscar Wilde's most celebrated fiction, drama, poetry and confessional prose into one covetable boxed set. From the Gothic menace of Dorian Gray to the sparkling comedy of Earnest, the raw honesty of De Profundis and the gentle allegories of The Happy Prince, it offers a compact yet complete introduction to a writer whose wit and moral insight remain as sharp today as they were in Victorian London. Perfect for students, collectors, book clubs and gift-givers alike, this set distils Wilde's genius into five essential, beautifully readable volumes.. About the Books. Each volume in this collection captures a different facet of Oscar Wilde's extraordinary talent. The Picture of Dorian Gray remains his only novel, a Gothic meditation on vanity, corruption and the price of eternal youth that scandalised and captivated readers in equal measure. The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays showcases the playwright at his most effervescent, packed with mistaken identities, biting social satire and some of the wittiest dialogue in English theatre. The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Other Poems reveals a far darker, more reflective Wilde, written in the aftermath of his imprisonment and standing among the most powerful protest poems in the language. De Profundis, the long confessional letter composed during that same incarceration, offers an unguarded look at love, betrayal, faith and self-discovery. Finally, The Happy Prince and Other Stories collects Wilde's beloved fairy tales, including the title story and The Nightingale and the Rose, blending fantasy with genuine emotional and moral weight. Together, these five books trace the full arc of Wilde's career, from society wit to reflective prisoner, and belong on the shelf of any serious reader of classic literature. New paperback copies, ideal for building a personal library, supporting school or college study, or simply enjoying one of literature's sharpest voices from cover to cover, again and again.. Complete five-book paperback collection of Wilde's essential works. Spans fiction, drama, poetry and personal prose in one set. Brand new condition — ideal for gifting or starting a classics collection. Great for GCSE, A-Level and university literature study. Compact format, easy to shelve, carry or travel with. Timeless wit and insight from one of history's most quoted authors. About the Author. Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was an Irish poet, playwright and novelist, celebrated as one of the most brilliant wits and stylists of the Victorian age. Renowned for his epigrams, social comedies and his singular Gothic novel, he became a literary sensation in 1890s London before his life took a tragic turn following his imprisonment for gross indecency. Works such as The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest and De Profundis remain widely studied and performed today, cementing his lasting reputation as a master of language, satire and human observation whose influence still endures across literature and theatre.. Why You'll Love This Collection. Five essential Wilde titles gathered into one tidy paperback set, spanning sparkling comedy, dark tragedy, poignant poetry and heartfelt personal confession. A thoughtful gift for literature lovers, a handy study companion for GCSE and A-Level students, and a satisfying, affordable way to finally read Wilde's greatest works cover to cover, again and again.. Please Note: Books are dispatched as per the UK ISBN and UK edition cover shown in the listing images.