Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other StoriesRead Books Ltd, 21. 7. 2017 - 132 strán (strany) "Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories" is an 1891 collection of short stories by Oscar Wilde. Imbued with Wilde's famous wit, these clever mystery stories will not disappoint fans of Wilde's work and the short story form. The stories include: "Lord Arthur Savile's Crime", "The Canterville Ghost", "The Sphinx Without a Secret", "The Model Millionaire" and "The Portrait of Mr. W. H.". Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (16 October 1854 - 30 November 1900) was an Irish novelist, playwright, poet, and essayist. He was among London's most popular playwrights in the early 1890s, gaining considerable renown for his novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray" (1890). Other notable works by this author include: "The Ballad of Reading Gaol" (1898), "The Importance of Being Earnest" (1895), and "Salome" (1891). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this classic letter now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author. |
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... give me greater pleasure , ' said Mr. Podgers , bowing , ' if the Duchess ever had been , but I am sorry to say that I see great permanence of affection , combined with a strong sense of duty . ' ' Pray go on , Mr. Podgers , ' said.
... give me greater pleasure , ' said Mr. Podgers , bowing , ' if the Duchess ever had been , but I am sorry to say that I see great permanence of affection , combined with a strong sense of duty . ' ' Pray go on , Mr. Podgers , ' said.
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... give us . ' You have told the Duchess's character admirably , Mr. Podgers , and now you must tell Lady Flora's ' ; and in answer to a nod from the smiling hostess , a tall girl , with sandy Scotch hair , and high shoulder - blades ...
... give us . ' You have told the Duchess's character admirably , Mr. Podgers , and now you must tell Lady Flora's ' ; and in answer to a nod from the smiling hostess , a tall girl , with sandy Scotch hair , and high shoulder - blades ...
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... give you a cheque for a hundred pounds . ' The green eyes flashed for a moment , and then became dull again . ' Guineas ? ' said Mr. Podgers at last , in a low voice . ' Certainly . I will send you a cheque to - morrow . What is your ...
... give you a cheque for a hundred pounds . ' The green eyes flashed for a moment , and then became dull again . ' Guineas ? ' said Mr. Podgers at last , in a low voice . ' Certainly . I will send you a cheque to - morrow . What is your ...
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... give his life into her hands without terror of wrongdoing. This done, he could take her to his arms, knowing that she would never have to blush for him, never have to hang her head in shame. But done it must be first; and the sooner the ...
... give his life into her hands without terror of wrongdoing. This done, he could take her to his arms, knowing that she would never have to blush for him, never have to hang her head in shame. But done it must be first; and the sooner the ...
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... give my love to Sybil , and thank you so much for the American medicine . ' ' You won't forget to take it , Lady Clem , will you ? ' said Lord Arthur , rising from his seat . ' Of course I won't , you silly boy . I think it is most kind ...
... give my love to Sybil , and thank you so much for the American medicine . ' ' You won't forget to take it , Lady Clem , will you ? ' said Lord Arthur , rising from his seat . ' Of course I won't , you silly boy . I think it is most kind ...
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