The Complete Short Stories by Oscar Wilde, John Sloan

The Complete Short Stories

Oscar Wilde, John Sloan

288 pages first pub 1894 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories dark funny mysterious slow-paced

Description

Oscar Wilde was already famous as a brilliant wit and raconteur when he first began to publish his short stories in the late 1880s. Admired by George Orwell and W. B. Yeats, the stories include poignant fairy-tales such as "The Happy Prince" and "...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 66%
funny 53%
sad 46%
dark 40%
hopeful 40%
lighthearted 40%
adventurous 33%
mysterious 33%
inspiring 26%
tense 13%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 33%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 28% | N/A: 28% | Plot: 28% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.08

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