“Through our sunless lanes creeps Poverty with her hungry eyes, and Sin with his sodden face follows close behind her. Misery wakes us in the morning and Shame sits with us at night.”
Quote by Oscar Wilde
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The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde: Novel, Short Stories, Poetry, Essays and Plays
The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde is a definitive compilation of the author's extensive and varied writings. It encompasses his most renowned novels, such as "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and "Lady Windermere's Fan", as well as a selection of his short stories, poetry, essays, and plays. This collection provides a comprehensive view of Wilde's literary genius and his influence on Victorian literature. more
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