A House of Pomegranates

by Oscar Wilde

Overview

A House of Pomegranates is a series of enchanting stories from Oscar Wilde highlighting the moral conflicts, deception, tragedies and triumphs of four distinct narratives. Each tale features a profound transformation that may or may not lead to a happy ending.

In A House of Pomegranates readers will find rich stories with fantastical characters in mystical settings. The book consists of "The Young King," "The Birthday of the Infanta," "The Fisherman and his Soul" and "The Star-child." Each tale follows a character’s unorthodox journey through physical and emotional trials, which lead to triumph or tragedy. Wilde’s compelling prose delivers relatable allegories for all readers, regardless of age or status.

With A House of Pomegranates, Wilde returns to the fairytale genre with another selection of captivating short stories. He uses a children’s medium to explore class, greed, narcissism and betrayal. It’s a standout among his diverse catalog, which contains adult contemporary titles like The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783732658527
Publisher:	Outlook Verlag
Publication date:	04/05/2018
Pages:	76
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.18(d)

About the Author

Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was a Dublin-born poet and playwright who studied at the Portora Royal School, before attending Trinity College and Magdalen College, Oxford. The son of two writers, Wilde grew up in an intellectual environment. As a young man, his poetry appeared in various periodicals including Dublin UniversityMagazine. In 1881, he published his first book Poems, an expansive collection of his earlier works. His only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, was released in 1890 followed by the acclaimed plays Lady Windermere’s Fan (1893) and The Importance of Being Earnest (1895).

Date of Birth:

October 16, 1854

Date of Death:

November 30, 1900

Place of Birth:

Dublin, Ireland

Place of Death:

Paris, France

Education:

The Royal School in Enniskillen, Dublin, 1864; Trinity College, Dublin, 1871; Magdalen College, Oxford, England, 1874

Table of Contents

The young king -- The birthday of the Infanta -- The fisherman and his soul -- The Star-child.