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alprnt's review against another edition
3.0
A lot of the stories were sadly not my cup of tea but I still love Wilde's writing style.
My favourite stories were: Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, The Canterville Ghost and The Model Millionaire
My favourite stories were: Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, The Canterville Ghost and The Model Millionaire
sunhat_cloudbelt's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
hopeloveslit's review against another edition
3.5
Complete Short Fiction is a collection of Oscar Wilde’s children’s stories, crime fiction, ghost stories, and poems. Wilde’s wit shines so bright in his short fiction works. This collection reminded me why Wilde is one of my favorite writers of all time.
The Happy Prince and Other Tales (1888)
The Happy Prince is an important story that sheds light on poverty during the Victorian era. It’s a gentle reminder to help those in need. The act of giving can be more fulfilling than any material luxury.
The Nightingale and The Rose is a cute tale about love, faith, and sacrifice.
The Selfish Giant is a story about the importance of friendship and generosity.
The Devoted Friend broke my heart!! There’s no way children used to read this story before bed. Wilde tore my heart in two with a few pages.
The Remarkable Rocket is one of my favorite stories in this section. Wilde warns readers about the dangers of a massively inflated ego. It’s cute and witty, stories like this remind me why I love Oscar Wilde.
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The Portrait of Mr. W.H. (1889)
I enjoyed The Portrait of Mr. W.H. very much! Wilde explores themes of obsession and the power of art. Honestly, there’s nothing more I can ask for.
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A House of Pomegranates (1891)
The Young King has one of the strongest morals in this collection. This story explores how the rich exploit the poor for their own desires. Need I say more?
The Birthday of the Infanta is a fun story about a spoiled princess. It wasn’t my favorite, but I enjoyed the themes.
The Fisherman and His Soul is a tale about love, temptation, and morality among other themes. Wilde packed many messages within this short story, which speaks to his talent.
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Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime and Other Stories (1891)
Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime….. I don't know how I feel about this story. I wasn’t crazy about it, that’s for sure.
The Sphinx Without a Secret is about mystery, love, and obsession. Wilde crafted this story so well. I can’t say much without spoilers, but this tale is so so fun!
The Canterville Ghost is a satirical parody story that mocks the gothic/horror fiction genre. We follow an American family that moves into the haunted residence of an Englishman. Who better to tell this tale than the witty Oscar Wilde? I loved every second of this tale!
The Model Millionaire highlights a well-known and important life lesson; Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Wilde explores the importance of generosity and its balance with wealth. This story is about a few pages long, and I wanted more!
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Poems in Prose (1894)
I expected to love this section, but I didn’t. It’s my least favorite of them all. The prose is good, but the themes weren’t for me.
The Happy Prince and Other Tales (1888)
The Happy Prince is an important story that sheds light on poverty during the Victorian era. It’s a gentle reminder to help those in need. The act of giving can be more fulfilling than any material luxury.
The Nightingale and The Rose is a cute tale about love, faith, and sacrifice.
The Selfish Giant is a story about the importance of friendship and generosity.
The Devoted Friend broke my heart!! There’s no way children used to read this story before bed. Wilde tore my heart in two with a few pages.
The Remarkable Rocket is one of my favorite stories in this section. Wilde warns readers about the dangers of a massively inflated ego. It’s cute and witty, stories like this remind me why I love Oscar Wilde.
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The Portrait of Mr. W.H. (1889)
I enjoyed The Portrait of Mr. W.H. very much! Wilde explores themes of obsession and the power of art. Honestly, there’s nothing more I can ask for.
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A House of Pomegranates (1891)
The Young King has one of the strongest morals in this collection. This story explores how the rich exploit the poor for their own desires. Need I say more?
The Birthday of the Infanta is a fun story about a spoiled princess. It wasn’t my favorite, but I enjoyed the themes.
The Fisherman and His Soul is a tale about love, temptation, and morality among other themes. Wilde packed many messages within this short story, which speaks to his talent.
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Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime and Other Stories (1891)
Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime….. I don't know how I feel about this story. I wasn’t crazy about it, that’s for sure.
The Sphinx Without a Secret is about mystery, love, and obsession. Wilde crafted this story so well. I can’t say much without spoilers, but this tale is so so fun!
The Canterville Ghost is a satirical parody story that mocks the gothic/horror fiction genre. We follow an American family that moves into the haunted residence of an Englishman. Who better to tell this tale than the witty Oscar Wilde? I loved every second of this tale!
The Model Millionaire highlights a well-known and important life lesson; Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Wilde explores the importance of generosity and its balance with wealth. This story is about a few pages long, and I wanted more!
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Poems in Prose (1894)
I expected to love this section, but I didn’t. It’s my least favorite of them all. The prose is good, but the themes weren’t for me.
yvkhan's review against another edition
2.0
Oscar Wilde is definitely good at creating lush descriptions, but though his plots seem moralistic, these morals are simplistic, and these plots don’t possess the good humour or comedy that might otherwise allow a reader to struggle through a boring novel.
majoortizh's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This one was a little difficult to get through. I guess I’m not used to read volumes of short stories, so it took me a while. However, I enjoyed all of this stories very much. Oscar Wilde’s writing was beautiful as always and I loved how he managed to do accurate criticism on society even though this stories were meant for children.
Favorite stories (in no particular order): The Happy Prince, The Nightingale and the Rose, Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime and The Canterville Ghost.
pastelrainfall's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
thereaderintherye's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lyx's review against another edition
3.75
A charming collection of short stories and prose. Enjoyed Wilde's sense of humor and the irony involved.