For the true melody and majesty of [Wilde's] voice...we may turn with confidence to these hitherto uncollected stories. Here lie the foundations of his unique genius --from the foreword by Peter Ackroyd. I have a new story... --when Oscar Wilde uttered those words, even his enemies leaned in close to listen, for his legendary wit and wisdom enchanted everyone in person as on the printed page. (Some even thought he was better in conversation than in writing.) For the first time, a century after his death, a collection of Wilde's spoken stories reveals the true scope of his genius. 42 bite-size literary gems shine with humor, intelligence, and surprising twists and turns. Some were set on paper by Wilde himself, others were jotted down by friends, family, and guests at Wilde's table. Painstakingly researched, each with an illuminating introduction, and illustrated with prints and photographs of the period, these tales weave pure magic. They include modern stories and anecdotes, fantasies (often based on Irish folktales), biblical sagas, and prose poems. A treasured invitation to dinner with Wilde that no lover of literature would miss!
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Octopus
ISBN-13
9780304355945
eBay Product ID (ePID)
87151126
Product Key Features
Book Title
Tabletalk
Author
Oscar Wilde
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Literary Theory, Books
Publication Year
2000
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
175mm
Item Width
130mm
Item Weight
343g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Oscar Wilde
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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