This 1907 collection gathers the literary output of a central figure in the Aesthetic movement. It contains the full text of his only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, which focuses on a man who retains his youth while his portrait physically manifests his moral decay. The volume includes his four major society comedies, such as The Importance of Being Earnest, alongside his tragic biblical play Salome. Readers find his complete short fiction, including The Canterville Ghost, his prison letter De Profundis, and his political essay regarding the soul of man under socialism.
This volume serves students of Victorian literature and individuals interested in the development of dandyism and wit. Readers study these pages to understand the mechanics of satirical dialogue and the philosophical conflict between surface beauty and ethical behavior. By finishing this collection, a reader gains a comprehensive view of how one author utilized different formats, from children's fairy tales to formal poetry, to challenge rigid social structures and aesthetic standards during the late nineteenth century.
- Published
- 1907
- Language
- EN
