Oscar Wilde: An Ideal Husband
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (578 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1451571224 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 110 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Great Collection Bill R. Moore This magnificent compilation has three Plato writings: "Apology," "Crito," and "Phaedo." Though apparently early works and not as complex or philosophically influential as later ones, they are immensely important in portraying Socrates' trial and death. They are our clearest picture of the historical Socrates and would be invaluable for this alone. Indee. "Well, she wore far too much rouge last night, and not quite enough clothes. That is always a sign of desperation in a woman." Humorous, well-formatted play in it's entirety including a fine table of contents with handy links taking you to the persons of the play, scenes of the play and each of the fourth act. One I would like to see performed live one day both for its' wit and the more poignant passages like "It is always worth while asking a question, though it is not always w. One of the best pieces of literature I have ever read One of the best pieces of literature I have ever read. No wonder it's still in print 2000 years after it was written. A classic that is as relevant today as it was back then.
Known for his biting wit, flamboyant dress, and glittering conversation, Wilde became one of the most well-known personalities of his day. Oscar Wilde was an Irish writer, poet and prominent aesthete. Oscar Wilde died destitute in Paris at the age of forty-six. Oscar Wilde became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London with a series of social satires which co
The play gave the Haymarket the success it desperately needed. After opening on January 3, 1895, "An Ideal Husband" continued for 124 performances.. Waller was an excellent actor and cast himself as Sir Robert Chiltern. At this point in his career he was accustomed to success, and in writing "An Ideal Husband" he wanted to ensure himself public fame. James Place. Oscar Wilde began writing "An Ideal Husband" in 1893, and completed it later that winter. His work began at Goring-on-Thames, after which he named the character Lord
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