Oscariana oder Wildes Denken

by Gerd Haffmans, Gerd Haffmans (Herausgeber)

Published to follow the release of the new movie of Wilde's life, starring Stephen Fry, this collection displays Wilde's fabulous verbal dexterity. Based on two books published during his lifetime - The Maxims of Oscar Wilde and Oscariana - this will be a beautifully designed pastiche of a 19th century "Wit and Wisdom" including illustrations from the Yellow Book.

Genres: Nonfiction

111 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1895

Reviews

[Kay · Rating 3 out of 5]

The quotes in this book are arranged by source, such as "The Importance of Being Ernest" or a particular essay. While Wilde's quotes are readily available on internet lists and elsewhere, this slim volume has some quotes that I hadn't run across before. There's no padding whatsoever -- no introductory essay or response to the quotes, simply the quotes themselves.

[Mauma]

Love my socialist buddy

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting (and challenging) quotes. Very well written! Although I don't agree with all of them as they appear, I do believe that in order to better understand them, you might need to read the whole texts. All in all, I had a feeling of satisfaction while I was reading it and I will surely go back to it again.

[Sophie Gledstone · Rating 3 out of 5]

Made me lol

[S'hi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This little collection shows that Oscar Wilde was far more serious than people like to remember him. It presents many gems condensed into a line or two out of his books and plays. Yet those gems still need context to fully be appreciated, and so it is really an introduction to the greater works of a man who placed himself both in the centre of things and at the cutting, in the most intellectual way possible, edge.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has just become my favorite! Everyone should read it, though not everyone would understand its sheer brilliance.

[Suad Ahmed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oscar Wilde is kind of a dirtbag, which I appreciated.