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By Oscar Wilde

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience a journey through late 19th-century literature and theater, guided by a writer's sharp wit and critical eye as they dissect the works of their contemporaries.

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2004-12-02
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Summary

"Reviews" by Oscar Wilde is a compilation of literary and theatrical critiques from the 1800s, where Wilde shares his opinions on different books and plays of the period. Beginning with Robert Ross's dedication to Mrs. Carew, acknowledging her support through tough times, and an introduction highlighting Wilde's significant impact on literature, the book examines everything from poetry to play performances. Using his characteristic humor and keen observations, Wilde analyzes the strong and weak points of writers and their creations, providing readers with a look into his unique views on art and the cultural environment of his era.

About the Author

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.

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