Download or read book Shakespeare And Stage Costume written by Oscar Wilde and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oscar Wilde's 'Shakespeare and Stage Costume' is a fascinating exploration of the role of costume in the works of William Shakespeare. Wilde delves into the historical and cultural context of costume in Shakespeare's time and shows how it is used to deepen the meaning of the plays. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespearean drama or the art of theatrical costume. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Love Wit and Liberation Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet Wilde s Earnest Comedy Ibsen s A Doll s House Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare The Importance of Being Earnest A Trivial Comedy for Serious People by Oscar Wilde A Doll s House a play by Henrik Ibsen written by William Shakespeare and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-06-22 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 1: Immerse yourself in the timeless tragedy of love with “Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.” Shakespeare's poetic brilliance unfolds in this tale of star-crossed lovers, whose passion transcends the barriers of feuding families, leaving an indelible mark on the world of literature. Book 2: Indulge in the wit and satire of Oscar Wilde with “The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People.” Wilde's comedic masterpiece takes readers on a delightful romp through the intricacies of social expectations and the absurdities of double lives, delivering laughter with a touch of biting social commentary. Book 3: Witness a revolutionary exploration of gender roles in “A Doll's House: A Play by Henrik Ibsen.” Ibsen's groundbreaking drama follows the compelling journey of Nora Helmer as she confronts societal norms, personal identity, and the pursuit of autonomy in a world that challenges the status quo.
Download or read book A Father Before Christmas written by Neil Boyd and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the series that inspired the hit London Weekend Television sitcom Bless Me, Father: At St. Jude’s, silent nights are rare indeed The holiday season is among the most hectic times at St. Jude’s, and this one is no exception. As always, Father Neil has his hands full with the gleefully domineering, scheming Father Duddleswell, who has devised a fresh plan for this coming Christmas: invite all the other sects of Christianity to celebrate with them. The plan quickly unravels when two religious leaders from another denomination try to convert Father Neil and a clock goes missing from the mantelpiece. When the church collection disappears, it becomes abundantly clear that this will be no ordinary Christmas. Taken from the author’s actual experiences after completing seminary, A Father Before Christmas is a fun and family-friendly romp through a bygone era with a winning cast of characters you will want to visit again and again. Boyd’s well-crafted vignettes of the Christmas season make this a holiday present worth opening early.
Download or read book Shakespeare s Perfume written by Richard Halpern and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2016-01-29 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting with St. Paul's argument that the Greeks were afflicted with homosexuality to punish their excessive love of statues, Richard Halpern uncovers a tradition in which aesthetic experience gives birth to the sexual—and thus reverses the Freudian thesis that erotic desire is sublimated into art. Rather, Halpern argues, sodomy was implicated with aesthetic categories from the very start, as he traces a connection between sodomy and the unrepresentable that runs from Shakespeare's Sonnets to Oscar Wilde's novella The Portrait of Mr. W.H., Freud's famous essay on Leonardo da Vinci, and Jacques Lacan's seminar on the ethics of psychoanalysis. Drawing on theology, alchemy, psychoanalysis, philosophy, and literary criticism, Shakespeare's Perfume explores how the history of aesthetics and the history of sexuality are fundamentally connected.
Download or read book The Portrait of Mr W H written by Oscar Wilde and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Truth of Masks written by Oscar Wilde and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-25 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Truth of Masks is an essay written by Oscar Wilde, first publisched in 1886. This work speaks about the power and necessity of illusion in Shakespeare's plays and the importance of the costumes. He goes on and on about it, and then ends the essay with the following statement: "Not that I agree with everything that I have said in this essay. There is much with which I entirely disagree. The essay simply represents an artistic standpoint, and in aesthetic criticism attitude is everything. For in art there is no such thing as a universal truth. A Truth in art is that whose contradictory is also true. And just as it is only in art- criticism, and through it, that we can apprehend the Platonic theory of ideas, so it is only in art-criticism, and through it, that we can realise Hegel's system of contraries. The truths of metaphysics are the truths of masks." Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish poet and dramatist, famous for The Importance of Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian Gray. His controversial, open lifestyle was the reason he was charged and eventually convicted for the crime of sodomy.
Download or read book Wit and Whimsy The Importance of Being Earnest The Divine Comedy The Comedy of Errors The Importance of Being Earnest A Trivial Comedy for Serious People by Oscar Wilde The divine comedy by Dante Alighieri The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare written by Oscar Wilde and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-06-22 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 1: Indulge in the wit and satire of “The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People by Oscar Wilde.” Oscar Wilde's comedic masterpiece explores the absurdities of Victorian society through mistaken identities, clever wordplay, and the pursuit of love. Filled with sparkling dialogue and social commentary, this play remains a timeless satire on societal conventions and the pursuit of trivialities. Book 2: Embark on a profound journey through the realms of the afterlife with “The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri.” Dante Alighieri's epic poem takes readers through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, guided by the poet Virgil and his beloved Beatrice. This monumental work, considered a pinnacle of world literature, delves into themes of sin, redemption, and the divine, offering a profound exploration of the human condition. Book 3: Delight in the comedic chaos of mistaken identity with “The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare.” Shakespeare's early comedy unfolds a tale of twins separated at birth, leading to a series of mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and humorous complications. Filled with farcical elements and clever wordplay, this play showcases Shakespeare's mastery of comedic storytelling.
Download or read book The Riddle of Shakespeare s Sonnets written by Edward Hubler and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Classic Stories written by Nicola Baxter and published by Armadillo. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology presents 17 carefully selected tales from the works of Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde, opening up a world of comedy, tragedy and romance. Some of their most memorable plays and stories are retold here, in shortened and simplified form, for a modern readership. Information panels contain enlightening notes about language used, and imaginative pictures are provided by talented children's book illustrator Jenny Thorne. This charming book makes an ideal introduction to these classic authors.
Download or read book The Portrait of Mr W H written by Oscar Wilde and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2022-05-16 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s been a long-standing argument in literary circles, surrounding Shakespeare’s sonnets. The works are dedicated to ‘Mr W.H.’ and academics have debated as to who this elusive figure might be. Some have even gone as far as to suggest that the initials stand for ‘Willian Himself.’ ‘The Portrait of Mr W.H.’ sees Wilde give these sonnets a witty and wry autopsy, poring through them to find the identity of this shadowy dedicatee. However, this is a speculative fiction rather than an academic exercise, and Wilde creates a superb story in which a young actor might give a clue as to who Mr W.H. actually was. Ideal for fans of Shakespeare and Wilde, alike. Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) was an Irish novelist, poet, playwright, and wit. He was an advocate of the Aesthetic movement, which extolled the virtues of art for the sake of art. During his career, Wilde wrote nine plays, including ‘The Importance of Being Earnest,’ ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan,’ and ‘A Woman of No Importance,’ many of which are still performed today. His only novel, ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ was adapted for the silver screen, in the film, ‘Dorian Gray,’ starring Ben Barnes and Colin Firth. In addition, Wilde wrote 43 poems, and seven essays. His life was the subject of a film, starring Stephen Fry.
Download or read book Lord Arthur Savile s Crime and Other Stories by Oscar Wilde Delphi Classics Illustrated written by Oscar Wilde and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2017-07-17 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime and Other Stories’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Wilde includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime and Other Stories’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Wilde’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles
Download or read book The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays written by Oscar Wilde and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1998 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Probably the most popular and wittiest of Oscar Wilde's comedies. Noted for its outrageous situations and brittle humor celebrating the triumph of life over adversity. Stars Michael Redgrave, Margaret Rutherford and Edith.
Download or read book Five Plays written by William Shakespeare and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Works of Oscar Wilde Lord Arthur Savile s crime The portrait of Mr W H and other stories Illustrated written by Oscar Wilde and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wilde s Intentions written by Lawrence Danson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What were Wilde's intentions? They had always been suspect, from the time of Poems, when the charge was plagiarism, to his trials, when the charge was sodomy. In Intentions (1891), the book on which his claim as a theoretical critic chiefly lies, and in two related essays, `The Portrait of MrW. H.' and `The Soul of Man Under Socialism', Wilde's epigrammatic dazzle and paradoxical subversions both reveal and mask his designs upon fin-de-siecle society. In the first extended study of Wilde's criticism, Lawrence Danson examines these essays/dialogues/fictions (unsettling the categories wasone of their intentions) and assesses their achievement. Danson sets Wilde's criticism in context. He shows how the son of an Irish patriot sought to create a new ideal of English culture by elevating `lies' above history, levelling the distinction between artist and critic, and ending the sway of`nature' over liberated human desire.
Download or read book The Picture of Dorian Gray written by Oscar Wilde and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oscariana written by Oscar Wilde and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
