![]() ![]() A nightingale overhears and decides to help. The boy is at a loss because he does not know where to find a red rose. It is not as useful as Logic, for it does not prove anything, and it is always telling one of things that are not going to happen, and making one believe things that are not true." A young man is in love with a girl who promises to dance with him at a ball if he brings her a red rose. His life was the subject of a film, starring Stephen Fry. In addition, Wilde wrote 43 poems, and seven essays. His only novel, ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ was adapted for the silver screen, in the film, ‘Dorian Gray,’ starring Ben Barnes and Colin Firth. During his career, Wilde wrote nine plays, including ‘The Importance of Being Earnest,’ ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan,’ and ‘A Woman of No Importance,’ many of which are still performed today. He was an advocate of the Aesthetic movement, which extolled the virtues of art for the sake of art. Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) was an Irish novelist, poet, playwright, and wit. Perfect for children and the young at heart. ‘The Remarkable Rocket’ is beautifully-written tale, leaving the reader in no doubt as to the message the author is putting across. Even the presence of another, possibly more arrogant, character doesn’t seem to make a dent in his vanity. ![]() His bravado and boasts are put to the test, as the wedding ceremony he’s due to perform at draws nearer. It focuses on a firework, who is too full of himself for his own good. ‘The Remarkable Rocket’ is a morality tale, cloaked in fairy-tale magic. ![]() A fascinating read for those who want to get to know Wilde that much better. His thoughts on everything from art and fashion to Americans and poetry are peppered with his trademark, acidic wit, yet reveal a more thoughtful aspect than was shown to the public. A collection of writings, lectures, letters, and reviews, it shows the more vulnerable side of the writer. If you’re looking to learn a little more about Wilde the man, as apposed to Wilde the persona, ‘Miscellanies’ is the place to start. ![]()
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