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1	Picture of Dorian Gray more books like this by Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde's classic work is about a man who sells his soul for eternal youth: only his portrait ages, while he remains forever handsome and young. Wilde's allegory, first published in 1890, provides an interesting take on the Faust myth and also a probing examination of human values. Wilde himself described it as the story of "an idea that is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Importance of Being Earnest more books like this by Oscar Wilde Wilde's witty and buoyant comedy of manners, filled with some of literature's most famous epigrams, reprinted from an authoritative British edition. Considered Wilde's most perfect work. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays more books like this by Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde's mad, witty farce that parodies Victorian earnestness is considered by many critics the greatest comedy of modern times. Other works by Wilde included in the same volume are "Lady Windermere's Fan" (created for the actress Lillie Langtry), "A Woman of No Importance", "Salome" (banned from the English stage and produced in Paris by ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.40! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Ideal Husband more books like this by Oscar Wilde Scintillating drawing-room comedy revolves around a blackmail scheme that forces a married couple to reexamine their moral standards. The dialogue between young lovers, society matrons, and a formidable femme fatale keeps the action brisk. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Importance of Being Earnest more books like this by Wilde Oscar Wilde The Importance of Being Earnest is a comedy of manners set in Victorian England. Algernon lives in London and says he has a sick friend in the country. He uses visits to his imaginary friend to get out of things. His best friend, Ernest, is also Jack and is doing the exact same thing. Misunderstandings abound in this comedy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.54! \| SVS
6	The Selfish Giant more books like this by Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde's tale of a selfish giant who learns the value of generosity, with color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.16! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Complete Works of Oscar Wilde more books like this by Oscar Wilde Here is a collection of this witty and irreverent author's works--all in their most authoritative texts. Includes The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest, and other stories and essays. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.13! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	The Happy Prince more books like this by Oscar Wilde The beautiful gilded statue of the happy prince overlooks the town, but the poverty and misery he sees make him very sad. He asks a swallow to gradually pluck the jewels and gold from him to aid those who are suffering. This is a classic story by Oscar Wilde, dramatically illustrated. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Picture of Dorian Gray more books like this by Wilde Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde's classic work is about a man who sells his soul for eternal youth: only his portrait ages, while he remains forever handsome and young. Wilde's allegory, first published in 1890, provides an interesting take on the Faust myth and also a probing examination of human values. Wilde himself described it as the story of "an idea that is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.14! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde: Stories, Plays, Poems, and Essays more books like this by Oscar Wilde, Vyvyan B Holland (Designer) Here is a collection of this witty and irreverent author's works--all in their most authoritative texts. Includes The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest, and other stories and essays. see all copies from $8.85! new only from $13.76! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Salome more books like this by Oscar Wilde Originally published in French, 'Salom' is Oscar Wilde's 1896 dramatization of the biblical story of Salome, the step-daughter of Herod who danced before Herod and in so doing wins the granting of any wish that Herod may be able to fulfill. Salome asks for the head of John the Baptist. Fans of Wilde will delight in the dramatization of this ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	de Profundis more books like this by Oscar Wilde The famous letter Oscar Wilde sent from Reading Gaol, describing the events that led to his arrest and imprisonment. Wilde, one of the most famous men of his day as a result of his literary and theatrical successes, had been publicly accused of sodomy in 1895 by the Marquess of Queensbury, who was indignant over Wilde's friendship with his son, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.67! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The Picture of Dorian Gray and Other Writings more books like this by Oscar Wilde ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP The classic Gothic tale of horror that explores the pleasures and dangers of a life of decadence. EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: - A concise introduction that gives readers important background information - A chronology of the author's life and work - A timeline of significant ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.78! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Works of Oscar Wilde more books like this by Oscar Wilde see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Canterville Ghost more books like this by Oscar Wilde (Creator) An American family moves into Canterville Chase, rumored to be a haunted house. But the skeptical Americans do not believe in ghosts--not, that is, until their daughter Virginia disappears after a series of uncanny incidents. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Complete Shorter Fiction more books like this by Oscar Wilde, Isobel Murray (Editor) For the first time in one volume, this complete collection of all the short fiction Oscar Wilde published contains such social and literary parodies as "Lord Arthur Savile's Crime" and "The Canterville Ghost;" such well-known fairy tales as "The Happy Prince," "The Young King," and "The Fisherman and his Soul;" an imaginary portrait of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.50! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Happy Prince and Other Stories more books like this by Oscar Wilde The beautiful gilded statue of the happy prince overlooks the town, but the poverty and misery he sees make him very sad. He asks a swallow to gradually pluck the jewels and gold from him to aid those who are suffering. This is a classic story by Oscar Wilde, dramatically illustrated. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Complete Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde more books like this by Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde, best known for his acerbic, witty plays and urbane nonfiction, was also a master of the fairy tale. This volume brings together all of Wilde's tales from his two collections--"The Happy Prince" and "The House of Pomegranates"--and retains the evocative illustrations done for the original editions. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.32! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The happy prince and other tales more books like this by Oscar Wilde The beautiful gilded statue of the happy prince overlooks the town, but the poverty and misery he sees make him very sad. He asks a swallow to gradually pluck the jewels and gold from him to aid those who are suffering. This is a classic story by Oscar Wilde, dramatically illustrated. see all copies from $3.28! new only from $4.48! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Ballad of Reading gaol more books like this by Oscar Wilde This is a fully illustrated edition of Oscar Wilde's classic poetic account of his imprisonment following his sensational trial for homosexual offences. The poetry is rich in human sympathy and infused with the author's suffering. see all copies from $2.95! new only from $9.51! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Going Down: Great Writing on Oral Sex more books like this by Chronicle Books, Anais Nin, Oscar Wilde This collection of erotica includes John Updike, Oscar Wilde, Anais Nin, and many other well-known writers. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| first editions
22 view cover	Salome more books like this by Aubrey Beardsley, Cscar Wilde, Oscar Wilde Lord Alfred Douglas' translation of Wilde's great play -- originally written in French -- with all well-known Beardsley illustrations, including suppressed plates. Features 28 Beardsley illustrations and introduction by Robert Ross. see all copies from $4.11! new only from $8.09! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The portable Oscar Wilde more books like this by Oscar Wilde, Richard Aldington see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.86! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Intentions more books like this by Oscar Wilde Originally published in 1891 when Wilde was at the height of his form, these brilliant essays on art, literature, criticism, and society display the flamboyant poseur's famous wit and wide learning. A leading spokesman for the English Aesthetic movement, Wilde promoted "art for art's sake" against critics who argued that art must serve a moral ... see all copies from $2.77! new only from $4.97! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Canterville Ghost and Other Stories more books like this by Oscar Wilde This series provides a stimulating introduction to the great classic stories of literature and the best in children's fiction. The books are easy and enjoyable to read, and feature full-page, full-color pictures and photographs. Each title includes interesting information about the authors, and comprehension questions to spark discussion. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS

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