Charles Robinson

Charles Robinson

  • 5 stars across 18 books
Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin on 16 October 1854. He studied at Trinity College, Dublin and Magdalen College, Oxford. He later lived in London and married Constance Lloyd there in 1884. Wilde was a leader of the Aesthetic Movement. His only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, was first published in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine in 1890. He published a revised and expanded edition in 1891 in response to negative reviews which criticised the book's immorality. Wilde became famous through of the immense success of his plays such as Lady Windemere's Fan (1892), An Ideal Husband (1895) and The Importance of Being Earnest (1895).

In 1985, after a public scandal involving Wilde's relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas, he was sentenced to two years' hard labour in Reading Gaol for 'gross indecency'. His poem The Ballad of Reading Gaol was based on his experiences in prison and was published in 1898. After his release, Wilde never lived in England again and died in Paris on 30 November 1900. He is buried in Pere Lachaise cemetery.
4th May 2017

The Secret Garden: V&A Collector's Edition

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a magical novel for adults and children alike. This new hardback is one ... MoreThe Secret Garden: V&A Collector's Edition

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Black Cat Book

The black cat is - and you will know At least as much as that - A pleasant, purry, furry beast, In fact he is a - c... MoreBlack Cat Book

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5th November 2012

Tales from Oscar Wilde

Five stories collected together to show Oscar Wilde at his best; moving, witty and wise. And the Giant's heart melted as... MoreTales from Oscar Wilde

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Soup Ahoy

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2nd March 2006

Oscar Wilde Stories For Children

Discover one of Ireland's most-loved poets and playwrights' charming tales in this beautifully illustrated story collect... MoreOscar Wilde Stories For Children

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20th August 2009

Floramel and Esteban

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