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¡Qué triste es!, murmuró Dorian Gray con los ojos aún fijos en su propio retrato. ¡Qué triste es! Me volveré viejo, horrible y espantoso. Pero este retrato permanecerá siempre joven. Nunca será más viejo que este día concreto de junio... ¡Si fuera al revés! ¡Si fuera yo el que fuera siempre joven, y el cuadro el que envejeciera! Por eso... por eso... ¡lo daría todo! Sí, no hay nada en el mundo entero que no daría. ¡Daría mi alma por eso!.Oscar Wilde escribe una sola novela, El retrato de Dorian Gray; ésta fue el objeto de una crítica moralizante mordaz por parte de sus contemporáneos que no pudieron ver que dentro de una trama perfectamente compuesta se escondía toda la tragedia del romanticismo moderno.Cien años después no ha perdido nada de su impacto original y sigue constituyendo un texto fundamental para los debates de la relación entre la estética y la moral. Abordando desde la ficción debates constantes como la lucha del bien contra el mal, el alma y el cuerpo, el arte y la vida logra compenetrar al lector dentro de estos conceptos y sentimientos sin por un momento perder el suspenso de una historia centrada en alguien solitario que no puede pertenecer a la sociedad de su tiempo o alcanzar la felicidad aún si todo está a su alcance.Esta nueva traducción al español permite una lectura amena y atrapante, apta tanto para quienes se llegan a este libro por primera vez como para aquéllos que se sienten listos para su relectura.

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Oscar Wilde's comedy drama "The Importance of Being Earnest" was originally produced in 1895. The plot of the play centers on Algernon and Jack, two individuals who invent fictitious identities in order to avoid their respective social commitments and seek personal relationships. Algernon poses as Jack's brother in an effort to court Jack's ward, Cecily, while Jack creates a fictional younger brother, Ernest, as a justification for traveling to the city. The play is rife with humorous exchanges and sarcastic social criticism, especially on Victorian society's focus on social status and etiquette. "The Importance of Being Earnest" is still regarded as a treasured piece of English literature because to its smart narrative and comedy.

The Picture of Dorian Gray was first published as a serial in Lippencott¿s Monthly Magazine, and the publishers thought it would so offend readers that they removed nearly 500 words without Wilde¿s approval. Wilde soon expanded it and republished it as a novel, including a short preface justifying his art. Even though his contemporaries considered it so offensive that some argued for his prosecution, Dorian Gray today survives as a classic philosophical novel that explores themes of aestheticism and double lives. Couched in Wilde¿s trademark cutting wit, Dorian Gray is still being adapted today, with Dorian and his moldering portrait remaining cultural touchstones.

We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age.Will you support our efforts with a donation?Lady Windermere, who suspects that her husband is having an affair, decides to leave him. Her erstwhile rival, Mrs. Erlynne, comes to her rescue, and convinces her to return to Lord Windermere before the situation becomes a scandal. In so doing, Mrs. Erlynne exposes herself to scandal, and must choose between her own reputation and saving the Windermeres¿ relationship.Lady Windermere¿s Fan was Oscar Wilde¿s first hit play, and the first of his enormously popular comedies of society, which culminated with The Importance of Being Earnest. It opened on February 20, 1892 at the St. James¿s Theatre in London, and went on to tour the country for months.

Early in his literary career Oscar Wilde published two collections of children¿s stories and fairy tales. This edition contains the stories from both The Happy Prince and Other Tales, published in 1888, and A House of Pomegranates, published in 1891. The two books present two slightly different sensibilities, and though stories like ¿The Happy Prince¿ and ¿The Selfish Giant¿ have grown into timeless children¿s classics, the darker tales told in A House of Pomegranates remain less well known and were, as Wilde said, ¿intended neither for the British child nor the British public.¿While Wilde is best known as a playwright and celebrated for his wit and aphorisms, his early writings contain the seeds of his biting criticism of late Victorian society. And this was true no more so than in these fairy stories which explore the ideals of friendship, love, kindness and charity; the stories both celebrate these attributes and show how they are too often twisted or ignored by the very societies that espouse them.

The Importance of Being Earnest, a trivial comedy for serious people is a play by Oscar Wilde. It still holds ground among his readers for its biting humour and satirical comedy. Set in Victorian England, the play revolves around Mr. John Worthing who creates a fictional brother by the name of Ernest as an escape from the countryside and visits his lady love Gwendolen Fairfax in the town. His best friend, Algernon Moncrieff finds out about his secret and impersonates Ernest Worthing in order to impress John's ward, Cecily Cardew. When both of them end up together with their lovers, there occurs a comical display of chaos, confusion and disorder that ultimately leads to the discovery of an extraordinary truth.A timeless comedy with its ridiculous description of marriage and society, the play is set to make you laugh your head off.

Cuénteme su historia desde el comienzo, Des Grieux, y dígame cómo llegó a conocerlo. ¿Fue en Queen¿s Hall, durante un concierto de caridad en que él actuaba; pues, aunque considero a los artistas amateurs como una de las numerosas plagas de nuestra moderna civilización, siendo mi madre una de las organizadoras del acto, me creí con la obligación de asistir.¿Pero no se trataba de un simple aficionado.¿No, ciertamente; por esta época empezaba a hacerse ya un cierto nombre. Se hallaba ya sentado al piano cuando yo ocupé mi asiento en mi palco de orquesta. Tocó primeramente una de mis gavotas preferidas, una de esas ligeras y graciosas melodías que parecen impregnadas de un perfume de lavanda ambarina y que recuerdan a Lulli, A Watteau y a esas bellas marquesas empolvadas, cubiertas de satén, que nerviosamente juegan con su abanico. Al dar fin a su pieza, paseó varias veces su mirada por el lado de las damas organizadoras, y en el momento de ir a levantarse mi madre, que se hallaba sentada detrás de mí, me tocó el hombro para hacer una de esas inútiles e intempestivas observaciones con que a menudo suelen importunarnos las mujeres, de modo que cuando al fin pude volverme de nuevo para aplaudir, él había desaparecido.

""A House of Pomegranates"" is a collection of fairy tales written by Oscar Wilde. The book consists of four stories, namely ""The Young King,"" ""The Birthday of the Infanta,"" ""The Fisherman and His Soul,"" and ""The Star-Child."" Each story is filled with enchanting and imaginative elements, exploring themes of love, beauty, sacrifice, and morality.In ""A House of Pomegranates,"" Wilde showcases his exceptional storytelling skills, blending fantasy and symbolism with thought-provoking narratives. The tales are infused with rich language, vivid imagery, and profound philosophical insights. They invite readers into a world of wonder and reflection, where characters grapple with their desires, confront their flaws, and seek redemption.

Miscellaneous Aphorisms; The Soul of Man by Oscar Wilde has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

Miscellanies by Oscar Wilde has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

Lady Windermere has a happy marriage-or she believes she does, until one of London society's gossips, the Duchess of Berwick, arrives with her daughter to voice her suspicions about an affair Lord Windermere appears to be having. And the duchess's testimony is not the only evidence either. Lord Windermere's private bank book shows that he has been giving large-and frequent-sums of money to a "Mrs. Erlynne," and he even admits to seeing much of the woman. To add insult to injury, Lord Windermere insists that Mrs. Erlynne be invited to the ball being held for Lady Windermere's birthday.Employing the witty dialogue, social satire, and outrageous paradox for which he is still remembered today, Oscar Wilde's classic play shines a light on the destructiveness of gossip and superficial judgment. Lady Windermere's Fan examines the ambiguous sexual morality and gender politics at the heart of the British ruling class, while simultaneously challenging our perceptions of what constitutes a "good woman."

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Entre las muchas deudas que hemos contraído con las supremas facultades estéticas de Goethe se cuenta la de haber sido el primero que nos enseñó a definir la belleza en términos de la mayor concreción posible, es decir, a reparar siempre en ella en sus manifestaciones específicas. Por eso, en la conferencia que tengo el honor de dictar hoy ante ustedes, no intentaré proporcionarles una definición abstracta de la belleza ¿ni una fórmula universal para definirla, al estilo de la que buscaban las filosofías dieciochescas¿ y menos aún comunicarles algo que es, en esencia, incomunicable, y en virtud de lo cual un cuadro o un poema concretos nos producen un goce único y particular; más bien me propongo llamar su atención sobre las grandes ideas que caracterizan el gran renacimiento inglés del arte que se ha producido en este siglo, descubrir sus fuentes, dentro de lo posible, y prever su futuro hasta donde sea posible. Lo llamo nuestro Renacimiento inglés porque es, sin duda, una especie de nuevo nacimiento del espíritu del hombre, igual que lo fue el gran Renacimiento italiano del siglo XV, en su anhelo de un modo de vida más bello y refinado, en su pasión por la belleza física, en su atención exclusiva a la forma, en su búsqueda de nuevos elementos para la poesía, de nuevas formas artísticas y de nuevos goces imaginativos e intelectuales; y lo llamo nuestro movimiento romántico porque es nuestra expresión más reciente de la belleza.

Lord Arthur Savile's Crime; The Portrait of Mr. W.H., and Other Stories, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.

" Le principal avantage qui résulterait de l¿établissement du socialisme, serait, à n¿en pas douter, que nous serions délivrés par lui de cette sordide nécessité de vivre pour d¿autres, qui dans l¿état actuel des choses, pèse d¿un poids si lourd sur tous presque sans exception. En fait, on ne voit pas qui peut s¿y soustraire. Çà et là, dans le cours du siècle, un grand homme de science, tel que Darwin ; un grand poète, comme Keats ; un subtil critique comme Re- nan ; un artiste accompli, comme Flaubert, ont su s¿isoler, se placer en dehors de la zone où le reste des hommes fait entendre ses clameurs, se tenir à l¿abri du mur, que décrit Platon , réaliser ainsi la perfection de ce qui était en chacun, avec un avantage incalculable pour eux, à l¿avantage infini et éternel du monde entier."

The ghost of Sir Simon has been haunting Canterville Chase since his disappearance three hundred years ago. He terrifies all who come there determined to not let anyone live in peace. However, this ghost has not dealt with the tough, American family who have taken residence. Will the ghost be able to terrify the American family full of eccentric individuals? Or will the world be finally rid of this specter known by everyone in England as the Canterville Ghost ?Who will win this battle of horror: the ghost, the American family or someone else ?

One of the wittiest plays ever, it is a buoyant comedy of manners celebrated for the lighthearted ingenuity of its plot and its inspired rapid-fire dialogue.

Decoración: Gabinete de confianza en la casa de lord Windermere, en Carlton. Puertas en el centro y a la derecha. Mesa de despacho, con libros y papeles, a la derecha. Sofá, con mesita de té, a la izquierda. Puerta balcón, que se abre sobre la terraza, a la izquierda. Mesa, a la derecha. (LADY WINDERMERE está ante la mesa de la derecha arreglando unas rosas en un búcaro azul. Entra PARKER.)PARKER. ¿ ¿Está su señoría en casa esta tarde?LADYWINDERMERE. ¿ ¿Quién ha venido? PARKER. ¿ Lord Darlington, señora.LADY WINDERMERE. ¿ (Titubea un momento.) Que pase¿ Y estoy en casa para todos los que vengan.PARKER. ¿ Bien, señora. (Sale por el centro.)LADY WINDERMERE. ¿ Prefiero verle antes de esta noche. Me alegro de que haya venido.(Entra PARKER por el centro.) PARKER. ¿ Lord Darlington. (Entra LORD DARLINGTON por el centro. Vase PARKER.) LORD DARLINGTON. ¿ ¿Cómo está usted, lady Windermere? LADY WINDERMERE. ¿ ¿Cómo está usted, lord Darlington? No, no puedo darle la mano. Mis manos están todas mojadas con estas rosas. ¿No son hermosas? Han llegado de Selby esta mañana. LORD DARLINGTON. ¿ Son totalmente perfectas. (Ve un abanico que está sobre la mesa.) ¡Qué maravilloso abanico! ¿Puedo examinarlo? LADY WINDERMERE. ¿ Véalo. Bonito, ¿verdad? Lleva puesto mi nombre y todo. Acaban de enviármelo. Es el regalo de cumpleaños de mi marido. ¿No sabe usted que hoy es mi cumpleaños? LORD DARLINGTON. ¿ No. ¿Habla usted en serio? LADY WINDERMERE. ¿ Sí, es hoy mi mayoría de edad. Día completamente importante en mi vida, ¿no? Por eso doy esta noche una reunión. Siéntese usted.

The Happy Prince and Other Tales is a 1888 collection of children's short stories by Oscar Wilde. Written in simple lucid language, the stories stir deep emotions and remain with the reader long after the book is put down. Beautifully illustrated by Walter Crane, these stories include:The Happy PrinceThe Nightingale and the RoseThe Selfish GiantThe Devoted FriendThe Remarkable Rocket

The Canterville Ghost is set in the English countryside in the late 19th century. Most of the story takes place in Canterville Chase, which is described as an old mansion with secret rooms and passageways, long corridors stained glass windows, and oak paneling. Pictures of long-dead Canterville ancestors, ancient tapestries, and a suit of armor add to the medieval-like setting. Overall, it seems to fit the stereotype of a haunted house.The book follows fairy tale conventions and Wilde introduces Virginia Otis, a fairy-tale type heroine. Otis must believe that there is a soul worth saving in the murderous and grisly Sir Simon. Her actions, however, lead to a happy ending. Otis marries a Duke and receives a casket of valuable jewels from the Ghost.