Oscar Wilde's Wit and Wisdom: A Book of Quotations (Dover Thrift Editions) (Paperback)

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Dover goes Wilde with these two fine additions to its line of bargain titles. Lady Windermere is a typical Wilde farce; the latter volume is simply a collection of his best lines.
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Product Description

Epigrams, aphorisms, and other bon mots gathered from the celebrated wit’s plays, essays, and conversation offer an entertaining selection of observations both comic and profound. Organized by category, the nearly 400 quotes range in subject from human nature, morals, and society to art, politics, history, and more. A superb compilation, ideal as both an introduction to Wilde and as a treat for devotees.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (January 27, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486401464
• ISBN-13: 978-0486401461
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,330 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thin small and funny, January 10, 2002

By	Steven G. Harms (Austin, Tejas, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Everyone knows OW was a witty guy.

If you want to find witty things he said in one small book such that you can try to emulate his wit, this book is for you.

It's good for an hour's read where you will snicker, snort, and grin.

It's exactly what i expected and exactly what I got. Whee!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unparalleled Wit & Wisdom, November 30, 2002

By	Chris Salzer (Gainesville, GA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

"I can resist everything except temptation."
"There is no sin except stupidity."
"It is only shallow people who do not judge by appearances."
"It is always with the best intentions that the worst work is done."

These laconic aphorisms are just the tip of the iceberg of Wilde's impressive, yet oftentimes eclectic and nihilistic, use of the English language. Dover gives us 60 pages of brilliant witticisms and axioms to use over and over again for a mere dollar. You can't go wrong. Also recommended - Dover's Shakespeare quotes book for a dollar. Enjoy.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oscar Wilde is a Genius, March 26, 2000

By A Customer

This collection of Wilde's greatest quotes is an easy read, and wonderful to keep around the house. Wilde's wisdom is displayed throughout this edition, and is a must have for any Wilde fan.