Oscar Wilde
Oscar Fingal O'Fflahertie Wills Wilde was an Irish poet and playwright. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, he became one of the most popular playwrights in London in the early 1890s. He is best remembered for his epigrams and plays, his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, and his criminal conviction for gross indecency for homosexual acts.
De Profundis
Imprisoned and disgraced, a writer pens a soul-baring letter exploring love, loss, and the surprising beauty found in suffering.
By Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray
A beautiful young man allows his portrait to age and bear the consequences of his actions, while he remains forever young.
By Oscar Wilde
Children in Prison and Other Cruelties of Prison Life
Witness the heartbreaking conditions endured by children locked away in grim institutions, where innocence is crushed and humanity is forgotten.
By Oscar Wilde
A Woman of No Importance
Amidst witty banter and societal expectations, a hidden past threatens to unravel reputations and destinies.
By Oscar Wilde
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Oscar Wilde
Discover the complete list of a celebrated writer's works from novels to plays, reflecting Victorian society's view on beauty, morality, and identity.
By Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray
A beautiful young man makes a wish that will change his life forever, allowing him to stay young while his portrait takes on the burden of his sins.
By Oscar Wilde
The Happy Prince, and Other Tales
In a world of gilded statues and selfless creatures, discover enchanting tales of sacrifice, compassion, and the true meaning of happiness.
By Oscar Wilde
Shorter Prose Pieces
Experience witty and sharp reflections on beauty, fashion, and society's constraints, offering a glimpse into a world where individuality clashes with convention.
By Oscar Wilde
The Canterville Ghost
An unimpressible American family turns the tables on a centuries-old ghost, leading to laughter, friendship, and the unlocking of an eternal secret.
By Oscar Wilde
The Happy Prince, and Other Tales
A gilded statue and a selfless bird work together to relieve the suffering of a city, giving everything they have in a display of poignant sacrifice.
By Oscar Wilde
Impressions of America
A witty traveler journeys across a bustling America, finding beauty in unexpected places while questioning the nation's relentless pragmatism.
By Oscar Wilde
The Ballad of Reading Gaol
Witness the chilling journey of inmates grappling with guilt and the sorrowful consequences of lost love, as they await a fellow prisoner's impending execution.
By Oscar Wilde
Miscellanies
Experience a journey through the mind of a brilliant writer as he fearlessly examines the beauty and absurdities of life and art.
By Oscar Wilde
The Soul of Man under Socialism
In a future society where socialism has created a more just and equal world, individuals are free to express themselves and live their lives as they see fit, without the burdens of poverty, authority, or societal expectations.
By Oscar Wilde
An Ideal Husband
In a world of secrets and social expectations, a politician’s perfect life crumbles when a figure from his past threatens to expose a hidden truth, forcing him to confront the cost of his ambition.
By Oscar Wilde
A House of Pomegranates
In a world of fairy tales, kings grapple with moral dilemmas, beauty masks suffering, and power reveals harsh realities.
By Oscar Wilde
Selected Prose of Oscar Wilde
Discover a world of wit and wisdom as a celebrated writer dissects art, literature, and society with a uniquely observant eye.
By Oscar Wilde
The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People
Two charming gentlemen lead double lives as "Ernest" to win the hearts of their beloveds, resulting in a whirlwind of mistaken identities and hilarious chaos.
By Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray
A striking portrait bears the burden of sin, allowing a young man to remain eternally youthful while his true self rots away.
By Oscar Wilde
Poems, with The Ballad of Reading Gaol
Experience a world of love, loss, freedom, and personal struggle through the exquisite verses penned by a brilliant and observant mind.
By Oscar Wilde