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Dorian Gray è un giovane di straordinaria bellezza. Il suo amico pittore Basil Hallward lo ritrae in un quadro. Nello studio del suo amico pittore, Dorian conosce lord Henry Wotton, uomo cinico e senza scrupoli. Da quel momento inizia a condurre un'esistenza fatta di eccessi sfrenati. Ogni segno del tempo che dovrebbe lasciare traccia sul suo viso, compare invece solo sul suo ritratto, che a mano a mano diventa mostruoso in una raffi...

The Picture of Dorian Grey' ist ein perfektes Buch. Bis ins letzte ausgeklügelt ist die Balance zwischen Realität und Fiktion, messerscharf treffen die Paradoxien aufeinander, anregend sind nach wie vor die Thesen zu Kunst und Leben, überzeugend wirkt die Schilderung der Dekadenz, des Dandyismus und der Nachtseiten der Großstadt London, und das Verbrechen nimmt mit atemberaubender Subtilität seinen Lauf.Ungekürzte und unbearbeitete Textausgabe...

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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

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Young Dorian Gray has it all-- the charm, the looks, the money. Innocent, naï ve and hopeful, Dorian is adored by all. Obsessed with this beautiful man, the painter Basil Hallward paints the most delightful portrait of Dorian, immortalizing his beauty forever. Dorian's life changes when he meets the wise and worldly Lord Henry Wotton, who teaches him that the only thing that matters is beauty. Now vain and desperate to hold on to his youth, Do...

A vengeful princess seeks the head of the prophet who rejected her advances. Salomé, by Oscar Wilde, is inspired by the Biblical figure John the Baptist and his tumultuous final days. It centers the capture and eventual murder of the prophet Jokanaan, at the request of the king’s stepdaughter.

The Happy Prince and Other Tales(1888) is an enormously popular collection of classic short stories from Oscar Wilde. This timeless volume, enthralling both adults and children since its publication, includes five delightful stories and features The Selfish Giant one of the most beloved fairy tales in all of literature.

A detailed criticism of capitalism and charity from an anarchist perspective. The Soul of Man Under Socialism, by Oscar Wilde, examines the cause and impact of altruism. Despite good intentions, the nature of giving remains in direct opposition to capitalism. Therefore, it creates an environment incapable of solving its problems.

A young man’s personal and professional life unravel when a family secret is exposed. A Woman of No Importance, by Oscar Wilde, is a society play similar to Lady Windermere's Fan and The Importance of Being Earnest. An unsuspecting clerk makes a startling revelation regarding his mother and wealthy employer.

A young woman believes her husband is having an affair and lashes out in retaliation. Lady Windermere's Fan, by Oscar Wilde is a story fueled by secrets, lies and misunderstandings. It follows a wife on the brink of a public scandal whose saving grace comes from the sacrifice of another.

A group of London aristocrats fall victim to an insidious blackmail plot. An Ideal Husband, by Oscar Wilde, tests the integrity of one man’s marriage and political career. Originally published in 1899, the play offers an intimate look at high society and the true nature of its most notable figures.

When Jack and Algernon’s loves, Gwendolyn and Cecily, declare that they will only marry a man named Earnest, the two men find themselves deep in a lie as they unwillingly share an alter ego, Earnest Worthington. The Importance of Being Earnest comedically tackles the subject of marriage and satirizes Victorian ways with the portrayal of Jack, Algernon, Gwendolyn, and Cecily’s priorities, as well as their relationships.