Oscar Wilde | |
| Born |
1854
|
|---|---|
| Died |
1900 (aged 46)
|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Satire, Victorian Literature |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Gender | Male |
Oscar Wilde (Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde, 1854–1900) was an Irish playwright, poet, and wit known for his works like “The Picture of Dorian Gray” and “The Importance of Being Earnest.”
Short Stories written by Oscar Wilde
Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime 1872 - A Study of Duty I It was Lady Windermere's last reception before Easter, and Bentinck House was even more crowded… ... Read more
The Birthday of the Infanta 1891 - It was the birthday of the Infanta. She was just twelve years of age, and the sun was shining brightly… ... Read more
The Canterville Ghost 1887 - A Hylo-Idealistic RomanceIWhen Mr. Hiram B. Otis, the American Minister, bought Canterville Chase, every one told him he was doing… ... Read more
The Devoted Friend 1888 - One morning the old Water-rat put his head out of his hole. He had bright beady eyes and stiff grey… ... Read more
The Fisherman and His Soul 1891 - Every evening the young Fisherman went out upon the sea, and threw his nets into the water. When the wind… ... Read more
The Happy Prince 1888 - High above the city, on a tall column, stood the statue of the Happy Prince. He was gilded all over… ... Read more
The Model Millionaire 1887 - A note of admirationUnless one is wealthy there is no use in being a charming fellow. Romance is the privilege… ... Read more
The Nightingale and the Rose 1888 - "She said that she would dance with me if I brought her red roses," cried the young Student; "but in… ... Read more
The Portrait of Mr. W. H. 1872 - I I had been dining with Erskine in his pretty little house in Birdcage Walk, and we were sitting in… ... Read more
The Remarkable Rocket 1888 - The King's son was going to be married, so there were general rejoicings. He had waited a whole year for… ... Read more
The Selfish Giant 1888 - Every afternoon, as they were coming from school, the children used to go and play in the Giant's garden. It… ... Read more
The Sphinx Without a Secret 1872 - An etching One afternoon I was sitting outside the Cafe de la Paix, watching the splendour and shabbiness of Parisian… ... Read more
The Star-Child 1891 - Once upon a time two poor Woodcutters were making their way home through a great pine-forest. It was winter, and… ... Read more
The Young King 1891 - It was the night before the day fixed for his coronation, and the young King was sitting alone in his… ... Read more
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