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It is all to easy to be familiar with Oscar Wilde the aesthete, the limpid sophisticate ever ready with a witty epigram designed to both shock and stimulate. However, here in this set of short stories Wilde, at least partly, lays aside his barbs and is careful to not let cynicism cloud the parable like innocence of these tales. There is an undeniable purity in these tales, which Wilde’s simple, lyrical style beautifully enhances. Narrated by Simon Hester with original music.

Oscar Wilde’s delightful story comes to life with vivid performances by Mark Redfield and Mackenzie Menter (as Virginia), with an original music score by Jennifer Rouse. One of the first stories Wilde published in 1887, “The Canterville Ghost” tells the story of an American family that moves into a haunted country house in England. At first disbelieving in ghosts, the family soon accepts, and then combats, the ghostly antics of Sir Simon de Canterville.

The Picture of Dorian Gray has had an enduring impact on society - one that shows no signs of diminishing any time soon. Since the inimitable Oscar Wilde first created this seductive thriller, countless fans have been chilled by his unflinching look at the darker side of human nature. A look made even more chilling, perhaps, by the recognition - if we are truly honest with ourselves - that inside each of us lurks a little bit of Dorian Gray.

Oscar was not only a prolific author but also attracted the critical attention of many other writers. This collection contains a poem and two nonfiction works by Wilde, and three essays about Wilde by contemporary commentators.

Oscar Wilde visited America in the year 1882. Interest in the Aesthetic School, of which Wilde was the most prominent representative, had spread to the United States, and Wilde decided to undertake an American lecture tour to explain the Aesthetic movement. Towards the end of September 1883 Wilde returned to England and immediately commenced a lecturing tour. His first visit was to Wandsworth Town Hall where he presented his "Impressions of America", the text of which was published in 1906.

This essay was written in 1891 after Wilde had become enamored of concepts expressive of a liberal socialism. In his view, the aim of socialism should be "to try to reconstruct society on such a basis that poverty will be impossible". Typically, Wilde stresses the vital role played by art and the imperative significance of the artist.

The Picture of Dorian Grey by Oscar Wilde, written in 1891, is a timeless philosophical classic that is still seen today as an interesting debate on the true meaning of beauty. Basil Hallward, a kind-hearted painter, is inspired by Dorian Grey's unbelievable good looks. While painting a still life of Dorian, Hallward and an acquaintance, Lord Henry Wotton, discuss Dorian's beauty and the idea of perfection. Convinced by their discussion that beauty is the only thing that matters in life, Dorian wishes that he would never age. Instead, he hopes that his painting will age in his stead.

This collection contains Oscar Wilde's four best-known comedies: The Importance of Being Earnest; Lady Windermere's Fan; An Ideal Husband; and A Woman of No Importance. All of them satirize upper-class English society of the 1890s, dramatizing scandalous secrets, political and marital intrigue, and dandyish bad behavior with Wilde's trademark wit and wisdom.

Mal'chik neobyknovennoj krasoty, kotorogo nashel v lesu v zolotoj mantii i prines domoj bednyj drovosek, vyros zlym, nadmennym i zhestokim. Odnazhdy on vygnal iz doma nishhenku, kotoraja priznalas', chto ona ego mat'. I on prevratilsja v merzkogo uroda s kotorym otkazyvalis' igrat' ego rovesniki. Chtoby iskupit' svoju vinu on nachal iskat' svoju mat' v nadezhde vymolit' u nee proshhenie…

Long before he'd produced any of his great works, Oscar Wilde was already famous for being famous. Armed only with some witty epigrams, a carefully crafted persona and his genius for self-promotion, he had conquered America and transformed himself from nobody to star. This radio collection opens with four plays from Radio 4's Born to be Wilde season, offering a 21st-century perspective on the making of one of the first true celebrities. First up are two sparkling and surprising productions of his two most popular comedies, marking the peak of his theatrical career.

"When we are happy, we are always good," says Lord Henry, "but when we are good, we are not always happy." Lord Henry’s lazy, clever words lead the young Dorian Gray into a world where it is better to be beautiful than to be good; a world where anything can be forgiven - even murder - if it can make people laugh at a dinner party. Oxford Bookworms Library reader for learners of English, adapted from the Oscar Wilde original by Jill Nevile.

Here is a collection of the Oscar Wilde's famous fairy tales, read by a cast of leading British actors. Additional narrators include Geoffrey Palmer O.B.E., Sir Donald Sinden, and Elaine Stritch. Music: 'Reverie De Sebastian' by Steve Davies.

Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born on the 16 October 1854 in Dublin, Ireland. The son of Dublin intellectuals, Oscar proved himself an outstanding classicist at Trinity College and then at Oxford. Wilde then moved to London and its fashionable cultural and social circles. With his biting wit, flamboyant dress and glittering conversation, Wilde became one of the most well-known personalities of his day.

Als der amerikanische Gesandte Hiram B. Otis entgegen der Warnungen von Lord Canterville mit seiner Familie im Schloß Canterville einzieht, brechen für das dort wohnende Gespenst neue Zeiten an. Dessen Grusel-, Horror- und Spuk-Künste geraten trotz jahrhunderelangem Training bei dieser entzückenden Familie an ihre Grenzen. "Das Gespenst von Canterville" ist der Grusel-Komödien-Klassiker von Oscar Wilde.

"Bitte noch eine Geschichte!" Kinder lieben das Vorlesen, meist können sie gar nicht genug davon bekommen. Die von österreichischen Schauspielerinnen und Schauspielern gelesenen Geschichten - teils fantastisch, spannend und lustig, teils einfühlsam und nachdenklich - werden Ihre Kinder begeistern. Ein Hörbuch für Kinder ab 4 Jahren.

Der Wiener Schauspieler Peter Gerhard (1908 bis 1994) las in München eine Auswahl von Kurzgeschichten, in denen der Penis bis tief in den Mund gesaugt und die Zunge in den After geschoben wird. So deutlich geht es hier ab, dass man manchmal den Ohren nicht trauen will. Oscar Wilde mit seiner Erzählung "Teleny" beschreibt aufs Detail einen geilen Ritt bis zur Erschöpfung.

Das Verschenken einer roten Rose ist seit jeher Ausdruck von Zuneigung und Liebe. So war es schon vor vielen tausenden von Jahren...

Eine amerikanische Familie erwirbt das alte Schloss Canterville - niemand beachtet die Warnung, dass es in diesem Haus spukt...

Wenn doch nur das Bild anstelle meiner altern würde, wünscht sich Dorian Gray, als er sein Konterfei in einem Porträt betrachtet. Der Wunsch wird Wirklichkeit: Sein exzessives Leben geht scheinbar spurlos an ihm vorüber. Doch muss er dafür immer wieder in die dunkle Kammer, in der er sein Bild versteckt hält. Auf diesem gräbt sich jede unmoralische Entscheidung, jede Verwerflichkeit und jede Illoyalität tief ein, während er selbst makellos bleibt. Folgenlos bleibt sein zügelloses Leben dennoch nicht.

Als der amerikanische Botschafter Hiram B. Otis mit seiner Familie das britische Schloss Canterville bezieht, warnen ihn die abergläubischen Anwohner: In den alten Gemäuern spukt der Geist des Mörders Sir Simon. Tatsächlich macht Familie Otis schnell Bekanntschaft mit dem Gespenst. Doch die durch und durch pragmatischen Amerikaner fürchten sich nicht vor der übersinnlichen Erscheinung. Im Gegenteil: Die Kinder machen sich einen Spaß daraus, Sir Simon das Fürchten zu lehren.