The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde
Enriched edition.By Oscar Wilde
Length80h 37m
About this audiobook
The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde is a compendium that showcases the dazzling breadth of Wilde's literary genius, featuring his renowned plays, poignant poetry, and incisive prose. Esteemed for his wit and aesthetic style, Wilde employs a flamboyant and richly textured language that invites readers into a world where social norms are both critiqued and satirized. The collection not only delineates the fin-de-siècle sensibility but also provides insight into the complexities of identity, morality, and desire that permeated Victorian society, positioning Wilde as a central figure in the Aesthetic Movement and later discussions of modern literature. Oscar Wilde, born in Dublin in 1854, emerged as a prominent literary figure known for his brilliant repartee and flamboyant persona. His life, marked by scandal and personal tragedy, profoundly informed his works, reflecting themes of duality and the pursuit of beauty versus societal acceptance. Wilde's experiences, particularly his trials for homosexuality, imbue his writing with a sense of urgency and authenticity that resonates with readers seeking deeper societal critiques. This collection is a must-read for those interested in understanding the complexities of human experience through the lens of wit and irony. Wilde's works encourage the examination of societal constructs while celebrating the beauty of language and expression—a testament to the enduring power of literary art.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length80 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 25, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
21The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 17)
2Author Biography
22The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 18)
3Historical Context
23The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 19)
4Synopsis (Selection)
24The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 20)
5The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 1)
25The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 21)
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6The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 2)
26The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 22)
7The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 3)
27The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 23)
8The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 4)
28The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 24)
9The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 5)
29The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 25)
10The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 6)
30The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 26)
11The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 7)
31The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 27)
12The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 8)
32The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 28)
13The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 9)
33The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 29)
14The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 10)
34The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 30)
15The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 11)
35The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 31)
16The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 12)
36The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 32)
17The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 13)
37Analysis
18The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 14)
38Reflection
19The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 15)
39Memorable Quotes
20The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (more than 150 Works) (pt. 16)
Tres CuentosOscar Wilde1h 7m$7 · $0.00
Paradoja y genioOscar Wilde54m$9 · $0.00
Der Sozialismus und die Seele des MenschenOscar Wilde1h 43m$1 · $0.00
Het portret van Dorian GrayOscar Wilde7h 24m$2 · $0.00
Colección integral de Oscar WildeOscar Wilde25h 29m$1 · $0.00
The Great Fairy Tales - Oscar Wilde Edition (Illustrated)Oscar Wilde6h 7m$1 · $0.00
The Poetry of Oscar WildeOscar Wilde5h 55m$2 · $0.00
Individualisme en socialismeOscar Wilde3h 12m$2 · $0.00
De profundisOscar Wilde2h 16m$2 · $0.00
The Happy Prince, and Other TalesOscar Wilde2h 33m$1 · $0.00
Lord Arthur Savile's Crime; The Portrait of Mr. W.H., and Other StoriesOscar Wilde2h 31m$2 · $0.00
Oscar Wilde: Die ErzählungenOscar Wilde13h 55m$1 · $0.00
SaloméOscar Wilde2h 13m$2 · $0.00
The Happy Prince and Other TalesOscar Wilde2h 43m$1 · $0.00
Poems, with The Ballad of Reading GaolOscar Wilde2h 55m$2 · $0.00
The Oldest Gay NovelsOscar Wilde, Bayard Taylor, Virginia Woolf, Lucas Malet, Robert Hichens, Henry Blake Fuller, Radclyffe Hall, Jack Saul, Sheridan Le Fanu, Theodore Winthrop, Harlan Cozad McIntosh119h 45m$2 · $0.00
De profundisOscar Wilde4h 48m$1 · $0.00
El retrato de Dorian GrayOscar Wilde9h 2m$1 · $0.00
The Picture of Dorian Gray (Annotated)Oscar Wilde$2 · $0.00
IntentionsOscar Wilde6h 13m$2 · $0.00
MARK TWAIN: 12 Novels, 195 Short Stories, Autobiography, 10 Travel Books, 160+ Essays & Speeches (Illustrated)Mark Twain415h 9m5 (2)$2 · $0.00
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Ultimate Collection: ALL 38 Plays & Complete PoetryWilliam Shakespeare156h 16m$1 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m$18 · $0.00
The Brontë Sisters: The Complete Novels (Unabridged) (Annotated)Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë120h 3m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works of TolstoyLeo Tolstoy412h 44m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott (Annotated)Louisa May Alcott226h 24m$2 · $0.00
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The Count of Monte Cristo (With Original Illustrations)Alexandre Dumas54h$1 · $0.00
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Richard Wagamese SelectedRichard Wagamese3h 14m$15
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 40m$1 · $0.00
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Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 54m$2 · $0.00
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The Complete NovelsThomas Hardy200h 27m$1 · $0.00
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