The novel begins on a beautiful summer day with Lord Henry Wotton, a strongly-opinionated man, observing the sensitive artist Basil Hallward painting the portrait of a handsome young man named Dorian Gray, who is Basils ultimate muse. After hearing Lord Henrys world view, Dorian begins to think beauty is the only worthwhile aspect of life. He wishes that the portrait Basil painted would grow old in his place.
El crítico artista es un ensayo de Oscar Wilde que contiene las declaraciones más completas sobre su filosofía estética. Es un diálogo en dos partes, de lejos, el más extenso incluido en su colección de ensayos titulada Intenciones publicada en mayo de 1891. Es una version ampliamente revisada de articulos que aparecieron por primera vez en los numeros de julio y septiembre de la revista literaria The Nineteenth Century, titulada originalmente La
The Picture of Dorian Gray is the only published novel by Oscar Wilde, appearing as the lead story in Lippincotts Monthly Magazine on 20 June 1890, printed as the July 1890 issue of this magazine. The magazines editors feared the story was indecent as submitted, so they censored roughly 500 words, without Wildes knowledge, before publication.
The story of the Canterville Ghost takes place in an old English country house, Canterville Chase, which has all the accoutrements of a traditional haunted house. Descriptions of the wainscoting, the library panelled in black oak, and the armour in the hallway characterize the Gothic setting. Wilde mixes the macabre with comedy, juxtaposing devices from traditional English ghost stories such as creaking floorboards, clanking chains, and ancient p
En 1890, cuando ya goza de una brillante fama como escritor, Oscar Wilde publica la primera parte de su ensayo El crítico como artista, que titula La importancia de no hacer nada. Dos meses después aparece La importancia de discutirlo todo. En ambos propone, con un lenguaje desenfadado y mordaz, que la labor del critico es mas meritoria que la del artista y aprovecha para escandalizar a la sociedad de su epoca con provocaciones y epigramas. Esteblece que la diferencia entre periodismo y literatura radica en que el periodismo es ilegible y la literatura no se lee y afirma que solo las teorias peligrosas tienen algo de valor intelectual. Una idea que no sea peligrosa no merece llamarse idea.
Un clásico entre los clásicos, El Fantasma de Canterville, poca presentación necesita. Habitante de un castillo cuya única razón de ser es provocar el pánico en sus residentes y motivar su huída, el protagonista de esta historia tiene que lidiar con una familia de norteamericanos que, fieles a su estilo de vida, son incapaces de tomarselo en serio.
Ballad of Reading Gaol is Oscar Wilde''s most moving poem and follows the inmate sentenced to hang through his final three weeks. Heart-wrenching and eye-opening, the ballad also expresses perfectly Wilde''s belief that humanity is made up only of offenders, each of us deserving a greater charity for the severity of our crimes.
The story of the Canterville Ghost takes place in an old English country house, Canterville Chase, which has all the accoutrements of a traditional haunted house. Descriptions of the wainscoting, the library panelled in black oak, and the armour in the hallway characterize the Gothic setting. Wilde mixes the macabre with comedy, juxtaposing devices from traditional English ghost stories
The Dorians hedonistic desire to never age come true: a painting that portrays him indeed ages in his place. The progressive deformation of the subject will serve as a depiction of the corruption of
Romanzo nero con spunti comici, nel quale durante un ricevimento un chiromante predice a Lord Arthur Savile, che e destinato a commettere un omicidio. Essendo prossimo al matrimonio questi decide di portare subito a termine il delitto tentando invano di uccidere due vecchi parenti... Libro in lingua originale inglese con traduzione in italiano.
A dazzling blend of farce and morality, An Ideal Husband explores human frailty and social hypocrisy. Sir Robert Chilton''s secret is discovered and exposed: he is accused of having exploited government secrets for his own gain early in his political career. With this revelation from Mrs. Cheveley comes the threat of blackmail and the ruin of Sir Robert''s career. Yet in order to be a successful blackmailer, one''s own reputation must be beyond reproach.
Classic / British English (Available March 2008) The famous Canterville Ghost haunts an old house, but the ghost becomes unhappy when the new owners play tricks on him! In the other stories, we meet Lord Arthur Savile, who has to murder someone before he can get married, and we discover the secret life of beautiful Lady Alroy.
Dominoes are full colour readers with extensive Activities and Project pages. They are suitable for students who need more support in their reading than is provided by traditional readers. The Activities and Projects can be used either in class or as homework. * Graded from Starter to Level 3 (Pre-Intermediate) of the Bookworms grading system. * Two pages of Activities at the end of every chapter. * Five pages of poject work. * Glossary on the page to provide full vocabulary support.
Dominoes are full colour readers with extensive Activities and Project pages. They are suitable for students who need more support in their reading than is provided by traditional readers. The Activities and Projects can be used either in class or as homework. * Graded from Starter to Level 3 (Pre-Intermediate) of the Bookworms grading system. * Two pages of Activities at the end of every chapter. * Five pages of poject work. * Glossary on the page to provide full vocabulary support.
Romanzo comico che narra lesilarante convivenza della famiglia Otis, i nuovi inquini del castello dei Canterville con lo spettro di Sir Simon di Canterville, per nulla impressionati dallinquilino gestiranno la convivenza con pragmatismo fino ad esasperare il fantasma stesso... Libro in lingua originale inglese con traduzione in italiano.
Lord Arthur Saville, un joven acaudalado y de brillante porvenir; durante una fiesta un adivino le lee el futuro en las líneas de la mano y le pronostica un vuelco inesperado: el destino le conducirá a cometer un asesinato. La vida del protagonista se trastoca por completo despues de semejante revelacion, pero su caracter decidido y tenaz pronto le lleva a buscar una solucion: decide posponer su inminente compromiso matrimonial para no perjudicar
