The Wicked Wit of Oscar Wilde by Maria Leach

The Wicked Wit of Oscar Wilde by Maria Leach

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Oscar Wilde's aphorisms and paradoxes, remarks and rejoinders were repeated with delight - not least by Wilde himself, who took an artist's pride in his work. But, his shafts were rarely cruel, for behind them lay an understanding of human life. This book shows us why people are drawn to Wilde's repartee and the brilliance of his observations.

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The Wicked Wit of Oscar Wilde by Maria Leach

Oscar Wilde's aphorisms and paradoxes, remarks and rejoinders were repeated with delight - not least by Wilde himself, who took an artist's pride in his work. But, his shafts were rarely cruel, for behind them lay an understanding of human life. This book shows us why people are drawn to Wilde's repartee and the brilliance of his observations.
Maria Leach is the author of The Ultimate Insult, also published by Michael O'Mara Books.
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ISBN 13 9781843172413
ISBN 10 1843172410
Title The Wicked Wit of Oscar Wilde
Author Maria Leach
Series Wicked Wit Of Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Year published 2007-02-15
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.