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“Art creates an incomparable and unique effect, and, having done so, passes on to other things. Nature, upon the other hand, forgetting that that imitation can be made the sincerest form of insult, keeps on repeating this effect until we all become absolutely wearied of it.”

Quote by Oscar Wilde

Book:Collected Works of Oscar Wilde: The Plays, the Poems, the Stories and the Essays Including De Profundis

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Collected Works of Oscar Wilde: The Plays, the Poems, the Stories and the Essays Including De Profundis

The Collected Works of Oscar Wilde is a definitive compilation of the renowned author's writings. It features a diverse array of Wilde's creative output, showcasing his talent across various literary genres. The collection includes his plays such as "The Importance of Being Earnest" and "Lady Windermere's Fan", his poetic works, short stories, and a selection of his essays, with a special inclusion of the poignant letter De Profundis, which he wrote from prison. more

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Oscar Wilde, born on October 16, 1854, in Ireland, and died on November 30, 1900, was a renowned Irish writer, playwright, and poet. His works are known for their wit, satire, and unique style, with notable works including 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and 'Lady Windermere's Fan'. more

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