The Poetry of Oscar Wilde
Enriched edition. Complete 120+ Poems, Ballads, Sonnets & Other Verses: The Ballad Of Reading Gaol, The Sphinx…By Oscar Wilde
Length5h 54m
About this audiobook
Oscar Wilde's "The Poetry of Oscar Wilde" presents a rich tapestry of verse that showcases his profound artistic vision and wit. This collection captures the various themes Wilde grappled with, including beauty, love, morality, and society, all conveyed through a unique blend of flamboyant language and sharp social commentary. Wilde's literary style is characterized by its lyrical quality and vivid imagery, often juxtaposed with his characteristic epigrams that reveal deeper truths through paradox. Set against the backdrop of the Aesthetic Movement, the poetry reflects not only the era's inclination towards beauty for its own sake but also Wilde's challenge to Victorian moral norms. Wilde, an iconic figure in literature, was born in Dublin in 1854, and his exposure to both provincial Ireland and the opulence of London society deeply influenced his perspectives. His life was a constant interplay between the pursuit of artistic freedom and the constraints imposed by societal constructs. It was his experiences, marked by both success and scandal, that fueled his literary production and informed the often poignant themes found in his poetry. Readers seeking an exploration of art's power and the human experience will find "The Poetry of Oscar Wilde" an indispensable addition to their literary journey. Wilde's ability to weave profound insights with aesthetic beauty will both challenge and enchant, revealing the timelessness of his work. This collection is not merely a reflection of a bygone era but an invitation to engage with universal questions of existence that remain relevant today.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length5 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 12, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
62Helas
2Introduction
63Requiescat
3Historical Context
64Salve Saturnia Tellus
4Author Biography
65Sunrise: Symphony in Yellow
5Synopsis (Selection)
66The Theatre at Argos
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6Ye Shall Be Gods
67Sen Artysty; Or, The Artist’s Dream
7Ravenna
68Pan - Double Villanelle
8The True Knowledge
69San Miniato
9A Lament
70Les Balloons
10Wasted Days
71Ave Maria Plena Gratia
11Désespoir
72To My Wife - With A Copy Of My Poems
12Lotus Leaves
73With A Copy Of ‘A House Of Pomegranates’
13Impressions
74Italia
14Under the Balcony
75Sonnet
15A Fragment
76Rome Unvisited
16Le Jardin Des Tuileries
77Urbs Sacra Aeterna
17On the Sale by Auction of Keats’ Love Letters
78Sonnet
18The New Remorse
79Easter Day
19An Inscription
80E Tenebris
20The Harlot’s House
81Vita Nuova
21The Burden of Itys
82Roses and Rue
22Charmides
83To L.L.1
23Eleutheria
84Madonna Mia
24Heart’s Yearnings
85The New Helen
25The Little Ship
86Impressions De Theatre
26Ave Imperatrix
87Fabien Dei Franchi
27To Milton
88Phedre
28Louis Napoleon
89Portia
29Sonnet
90Queen Henrietta Maria
30Quantum Mutata
91Camma
31Libertatis Sacra Fames
92Song Of The Clouds
32Theoretikos
93Wind Flowers
33Flowers of Gold
94Impression Du Matin
34The Grave of Keats
95Magdalen Walks
35Theocritus
96Athanasia
36In the Gold Room
97Serenade
37Ballade De Marguerite
98Cry Woe, Woe And Let The Good Prevail
38The Dole of the King’s Daughter
99Endymion
39Love Song
100La Bella Donna Del Mia Mente
40Tristitiae
101Canzonet
41Amor Intellectualis
102La Dame Jaune
42Santa Decca
103Remorse A Study in Saffron
43A Vision
104Chanson
44Impression De Voyage
105The Sphinx
45The Grave of Shelley
106In the Forest
46By the Arno
107The Ballad Of Reading Gaol
47From Spring Days to Winter
108Fantaisies Décoratives.
48Flower or Love
109Chorus of Cloud Maidens
49The Fourth Movement
110Untitled (See! the gold sun has risen)
50Impression Le Reveillon
111Untitled (She stole behind him where he lay)
51At Verona
112ΘPHNΩIΔIA
52Apologia
113Lotus Land
53Quia Multum Amavi
114Untitled (O loved one lying far away)
54Silentium Amoris
115A Fragment from the Agamemnon of Aeschylos
55Her Voice
116Nocturne
56My Voice
117La Belle Gabrielle
57Taedium Vitae
118To V. F.
58The Garden of Eros
119To M. B. J.
59Humanitad
120Analysis
60Panthea
121Reflection
61Rosa Mystica
122Memorable Quotes
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 GrayOscar Wilde8h 31m$2 · $0.00
IntentionsOscar Wilde6h 13m$2 · $0.00
TelenyOscar Wilde8h 3m$1 · $0.00
The Poetry of Oscar WildeOscar Wilde4h 43m$2 · $0.00
Salomé (Bilingual Edition: English-French)Oscar Wilde2h 34m$2 · $0.00
El príncipe felizOscar Wilde25m$12 · $0.00
Un marido idealOscar Wilde3h 39m$2 · $0.00
The Complete PoetryOscar Wilde5h 16m$2 · $0.00
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