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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... twins, who were usually called “The Stars and Stripes,” as they were always getting swished. They were delightful boys, and with the exception of the worthy Minister the only true republicans of the family. As Canterville Chase is seven ...
... twins, who were usually called “The Stars and Stripes,” as they were always getting swished. They were delightful boys, and with the exception of the worthy Minister the only true republicans of the family. As Canterville Chase is seven ...
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... a very just remark , at which , I am sorry to say , the twins burst into shouts of laughter . " Upon the other hand , " he continued , “ if he really declines to use the Rising Sun Lubricator, we shall have to take his chains from him.
... a very just remark , at which , I am sorry to say , the twins burst into shouts of laughter . " Upon the other hand , " he continued , “ if he really declines to use the Rising Sun Lubricator, we shall have to take his chains from him.
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... twins, having brought their pea-shooters with them, at once discharged two pellets on him, with that accuracy of aim which can only be attained by long and careful practice on a writing-master, while the United States Minister covered ...
... twins, having brought their pea-shooters with them, at once discharged two pellets on him, with that accuracy of aim which can only be attained by long and careful practice on a writing-master, while the United States Minister covered ...
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... twins had come up to him . On reaching his room he entirely broke down , and became a prey to the most violent agitation . The vulgarity of the twins , and the gross materialism of Mrs. Otis , were naturally extremely annoying , but ...
... twins had come up to him . On reaching his room he entirely broke down , and became a prey to the most violent agitation . The vulgarity of the twins , and the gross materialism of Mrs. Otis , were naturally extremely annoying , but ...
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... twins , he was quite determined to teach them a lesson . The first thing to be done was , of course , to sit upon their chests , so as to produce the stifling sensation of nightmare . Then , as their beds were quite close to each other ...
... twins , he was quite determined to teach them a lesson . The first thing to be done was , of course , to sit upon their chests , so as to produce the stifling sensation of nightmare . Then , as their beds were quite close to each other ...
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