“In the old times men carried out their rights for themselves as they lived, but nowadays every baby seems born with a social manifesto in its mouth much bigger than itself.”
Quote by Oscar Wilde
Work
Wilde Complete Plays: Lady Windermere's Fan; An Ideal Husband; The Importance of Being Earnest; A Woman of No Importance; Salome; The Duchess of Padua; Vera, or the Nihilists; A Florentine Tragedy; La Sainte Courtisane
Wilde's complete plays are compiled in this volume, featuring his renowned comedies and tragedies. The collection includes "Lady Windermere's Fan," a satirical look at Victorian society; "An Ideal Husband," a political comedy; "The Importance of Being Earnest," a farcical exploration of identity; "A Woman of No Importance," a commentary on class and gender roles; "Salome," a dramatic retelling of the biblical story; "The Duchess of Padua," a tragicomedy; "Vera, or the Nihilists," a philosophical drama; "A Florentine Tragedy," a tragic tale set in Renaissance Italy; and "La Sainte Courtisane," a tragicomedy set in the Renaissance. 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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