Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime and Other StoriesStandard Ebooks This collection of short “mystery” stories by Oscar Wilde was originally published in 1891 and was his second published collection of stories. This edition follows the 1907 edition, which was published after his death and added “The Portrait of Mr. W. H.,” a story first published in 1899. Written around the same time as The Picture of Dorian Gray and before he turned his hand to playwriting, these stories showcase the quintessential Wilde: dark irony combined with an incisive dissection of Victorian society, with just a hint of the supernatural added to amuse and engage his Victorian audience. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks. |
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... Suddenly she looked eagerly round the room, and said, in her clear contralto voice, “Where is my cheiromantist?” “Your what, Gladys?” exclaimed the Duchess, giving an involuntary start. “My cheiromantist, Duchess; I can't live without ...
... Suddenly she looked eagerly round the room, and said, in her clear contralto voice, “Where is my cheiromantist?” “Your what, Gladys?” exclaimed the Duchess, giving an involuntary start. “My cheiromantist, Duchess; I can't live without ...
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... Suddenly Mr. Podgers dropped Lord Arthur's right hand , and seized hold of his left , bending down so low to examine it that the gold rims of his spectacles seemed almost to touch the palm . For a moment his face became a white mask of ...
... Suddenly Mr. Podgers dropped Lord Arthur's right hand , and seized hold of his left , bending down so low to examine it that the gold rims of his spectacles seemed almost to touch the palm . For a moment his face became a white mask of ...
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... suddenly called upon to bear an intolerable burden. Actors are so fortunate. They can choose whether they will appear in tragedy or in comedy, whether they will suffer or make merry, laugh or shed tears. But in real life it is different ...
... suddenly called upon to bear an intolerable burden. Actors are so fortunate. They can choose whether they will appear in tragedy or in comedy, whether they will suffer or make merry, laugh or shed tears. But in real life it is different ...
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Oscar Wilde. Suddenly Mr. Podgers entered the room . When he saw Lord Arthur he started , and his coarse , fat face became a sort of greenish - yellow colour . The two men's eyes met , and for a moment there was silence . " The Duchess ...
Oscar Wilde. Suddenly Mr. Podgers entered the room . When he saw Lord Arthur he started , and his coarse , fat face became a sort of greenish - yellow colour . The two men's eyes met , and for a moment there was silence . " The Duchess ...
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... suddenly placed in a position of terrible difficulty, from which neither honour nor duty would allow him to recede. He told her that the marriage must be put off for the present, as until he had got rid of his fearful entanglements, he ...
... suddenly placed in a position of terrible difficulty, from which neither honour nor duty would allow him to recede. He told her that the marriage must be put off for the present, as until he had got rid of his fearful entanglements, he ...
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