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Item Details
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TABLETALK
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| By: |
Oscar Wilde |
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Hardback |
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£12.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0304355941 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780304355945 |
| Publisher: |
OCTOPUS PUBLISHING GROUP |
| Pub. date: |
7 September, 2000 |
| Pages: |
192 |
| Description: |
Oscar Wilde was a prolific and accomplished inventor and teller of stories. This book contains 60 of his spoken stories and anecdotes, some of which were set down on paper by Wilde himself, and others which were documented by friends, family and listeners at Wilde's table. |
| Synopsis: |
"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! |
| Illustrations: |
30 colour and b&w illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Cassell Illustrated |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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