1956.
the irish playwright poet, and author oscar wilde (1854–1900) is known for his sharp wit and iconic works like "the picture of dorian dray" and "the importance of being earnest." a leading figure in the Aesthetic Movement, he championed "art for art's sake" and became famous for his.....
1930.
a tragedy in one act: translated from the french of wilde, with sixteen drawings by beardsley.
new york: williams, belasco & meyers. 6.5 x 9.75 inches. 65 sheets. hardcover. bound in deep blue cloth-covered boards. deckled edges. book condition: slight shealf-wear. owner's gift inscription to front free-endpaper.....
early illustrated edition, 1931.
first published as a novella in lippincontt's monthly magazine in 1890, the novel-length version was released in 1891 in england. upon publication it offended british society, with some book reviewers suggesting that it violated public morality laws. the moralistic scandal drew in large part from.....
illustrated by aubrey beardsley, 1930
a tragedy in one act: translated from the french of wilde, with sixteen drawings by beardsley.
new york: williams, belasco & meyers. [6.5x10”]. hardcover. bound in dark blue cloth covered boards. book condition: bumping to head and foot of spine, light dampstaining throughout.....
1925 edition. rebound.
beauty is a dangerous thing...
a tragedy in one act by the illustrious and controversial oscar wilde.
the play premiered in paris in 1894, with early productions of "salome" taking place in france and germany.having been banned in buttoned-up britian, it was not.....