Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Publishing
ISBN: 9780880299459
Category : Wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Oscar Wilde is one of the most quoted and quotable men in history. He once boasted that he could talk spontaneously on any subject, a claim effortlessly borne out by the range and scope of the examples collected in this book. It is an entertaining, instructive, and revealing look at a man who is unlikely ever to be forgotten. "Oscar Wilde," wrote Richard Ellmann, "we have only to hear the great name to anticipate that what will be quoted as his will surprise and delight us. His wit is an agent of renewal, as pertinent now as a hundred years ago."
The Wit of Oscar Wilde
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Publishing
ISBN: 9780880299459
Category : Wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Oscar Wilde is one of the most quoted and quotable men in history. He once boasted that he could talk spontaneously on any subject, a claim effortlessly borne out by the range and scope of the examples collected in this book. It is an entertaining, instructive, and revealing look at a man who is unlikely ever to be forgotten. "Oscar Wilde," wrote Richard Ellmann, "we have only to hear the great name to anticipate that what will be quoted as his will surprise and delight us. His wit is an agent of renewal, as pertinent now as a hundred years ago."
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Publishing
ISBN: 9780880299459
Category : Wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Oscar Wilde is one of the most quoted and quotable men in history. He once boasted that he could talk spontaneously on any subject, a claim effortlessly borne out by the range and scope of the examples collected in this book. It is an entertaining, instructive, and revealing look at a man who is unlikely ever to be forgotten. "Oscar Wilde," wrote Richard Ellmann, "we have only to hear the great name to anticipate that what will be quoted as his will surprise and delight us. His wit is an agent of renewal, as pertinent now as a hundred years ago."
The Wit and Wisdom of Oscar Wilde
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486168425
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
"I have put my genius into my life," declared Oscar Wilde, adding, "I have put only my talent into my works." This gift edition of the renowned poet and playwright's aphorisms draws upon both realms. Hundreds of sparkling jests and epigrams include quips from Wilde's personal letters and conversations as well as his fiction, essays, lectures, and plays. The most comprehensive collection of Wilde's witticisms, it will delight both longtime fans and new readers.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486168425
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
"I have put my genius into my life," declared Oscar Wilde, adding, "I have put only my talent into my works." This gift edition of the renowned poet and playwright's aphorisms draws upon both realms. Hundreds of sparkling jests and epigrams include quips from Wilde's personal letters and conversations as well as his fiction, essays, lectures, and plays. The most comprehensive collection of Wilde's witticisms, it will delight both longtime fans and new readers.
The Wit and Humor of Oscar Wilde
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486206028
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
More than 1,000 ripostes, paradoxes, wisecracks: "Work is the curse of the drinking classes," "I can resist everything except temptation," etc.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486206028
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
More than 1,000 ripostes, paradoxes, wisecracks: "Work is the curse of the drinking classes," "I can resist everything except temptation," etc.
Oscar Wilde's Wit and Wisdom
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486111008
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Amusing, thought-provoking epigrams, aphorisms, and other jests from the plays, essays, and lively conversation of Oscar Wilde offer a feast of humorous and profound quips. Nearly 400 quotes.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486111008
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Amusing, thought-provoking epigrams, aphorisms, and other jests from the plays, essays, and lively conversation of Oscar Wilde offer a feast of humorous and profound quips. Nearly 400 quotes.
The Wicked Wit of Oscar Wilde
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781854798077
Category : Invective
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781854798077
Category : Invective
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
The Quotable Oscar Wilde
Author: Running Press
Publisher: RP Minis
ISBN: 0762449829
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
"I must die as I lived, beyond my means." Arguably the most quoted man in history, and certainly in his day, this enormous miniature collection is filled with Oscar Wildes' most notorious and witty sayings. Organized into five neat sections useful for any situation, this book is perfect for either enjoying in small bites or devouring in one sitting. Featuring a biography, quotes, a poem and short story, it is a must have for Wilde lovers and novices alike.
Publisher: RP Minis
ISBN: 0762449829
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
"I must die as I lived, beyond my means." Arguably the most quoted man in history, and certainly in his day, this enormous miniature collection is filled with Oscar Wildes' most notorious and witty sayings. Organized into five neat sections useful for any situation, this book is perfect for either enjoying in small bites or devouring in one sitting. Featuring a biography, quotes, a poem and short story, it is a must have for Wilde lovers and novices alike.
I Can Resist Everything Except Temptation
Author: Maria Leach
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1843176866
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
I Can Resist Everything Except Temptation is a celebration of the virtuoso of well-turned phrases and the master of the studied insult - Oscar Wilde.
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1843176866
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
I Can Resist Everything Except Temptation is a celebration of the virtuoso of well-turned phrases and the master of the studied insult - Oscar Wilde.
I Can Resist Everything Except Temptation
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 9780231104562
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
More than 1,000 quotations from Wilde on subjects from absinthe to Zola as well as selections from personal letters filled with poignant remarks on his life and the human condition.
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 9780231104562
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
More than 1,000 quotations from Wilde on subjects from absinthe to Zola as well as selections from personal letters filled with poignant remarks on his life and the human condition.
The Wit and Humor of Oscar Wilde
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486122433
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
More than 1000 ripostes, paradoxes, and epigrams on sin, society, genius, wealth, men, women, religion, America, education, and smoking: "Work is the curse of the drinking classes," "I can resist everything except temptation," etcetera. Also excerpts from his trial testimony, where the tragedy implicit in Wilde's humor is nowhere more vivid.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486122433
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
More than 1000 ripostes, paradoxes, and epigrams on sin, society, genius, wealth, men, women, religion, America, education, and smoking: "Work is the curse of the drinking classes," "I can resist everything except temptation," etcetera. Also excerpts from his trial testimony, where the tragedy implicit in Wilde's humor is nowhere more vivid.
The Little Book of Oscar Wilde
Author: Orange Hippo!
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1800690649
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Flamboyant and witty, Oscar Wilde was famous for being famous. The toast of late-nineteenth London society, he once boasted he could speak spontaneously on any subject, and his writings were as varied as his captivating conversation. One of the leading playwrights of his age, he also found fame as a poet, novelist and essayist. Of course, Wilde's literary success is bound up with the tragedy of his private life, and his very name evokes fascination. Including Wilde's funniest remarks and ripostes as well as deeper reflections, this collection of wit and wisdom will amuse, provoke and delight. 'There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.' Lord Henry in The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1890. 'Yes: I am a dreamer. For a dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.' Intentions, 'The Critic as Artist', 1891.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1800690649
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Flamboyant and witty, Oscar Wilde was famous for being famous. The toast of late-nineteenth London society, he once boasted he could speak spontaneously on any subject, and his writings were as varied as his captivating conversation. One of the leading playwrights of his age, he also found fame as a poet, novelist and essayist. Of course, Wilde's literary success is bound up with the tragedy of his private life, and his very name evokes fascination. Including Wilde's funniest remarks and ripostes as well as deeper reflections, this collection of wit and wisdom will amuse, provoke and delight. 'There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.' Lord Henry in The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1890. 'Yes: I am a dreamer. For a dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.' Intentions, 'The Critic as Artist', 1891.