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

by Oscar Wilde (Author)
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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.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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.

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  • 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: #31,312 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 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
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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!

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19 of 19 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
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"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.

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Oscar Wilde is a Genius, March 26, 2000
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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.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very intersting little book...
...not as much to it as I had thought and the cover of mine was not as shown here but..the book I ordered was used and probably an older Dover edition. BUT that doesnt matter. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Stacy Pulliam

5.0 out of 5 stars OUTRAGEOUSLY WITTY OSCAR WILDE
This little book packs in lots of Wilde's wittiest comments. It is an inexpensive and fun way to experience Wilde's wit and insight into human nature. Read more
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Oscar Wilde was one of the most brilliant men to ever live and his oeuvre definitely deserves a quote book of its own. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thin book, fat wits!
This sweet little book is full of Oscar Wilde's great little quips. I absolutely love it! I keep it next to my desk and pick it up for those sweet little chuckle breaks that we... Read more
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