“Words! Mere words! How terrible they were! How clear, and vivid, and cruel! One could not escape from them. And yet what a subtle magic there was in them! They seemed to be able to give a plastic form to formless things, and to have a music of their own as sweet as that of viol or of lute. Mere words! Was there anything so real as words?”
Quote by Oscar Wilde
Work
The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde: The picture of Dorian Gray : the 1890 and 1891 texts
This comprehensive volume presents the two early versions of Oscar Wilde's renowned novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', offering readers a detailed look into the evolution of the classic story and its characters. more
Author
Oscar Wilde
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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