Table Talk |
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Author:
| Wright, Thomas Ackroyd, Peter Wilde, Oscar |
ISBN: | 978-0-304-35594-5 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2000 |
Publisher: | Orion Publishing Group, Limited
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Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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For the first time in a book, a century after his death, a collection of Wilde's "spoken stories" reveals the scope of his genius. 42 bite-size literary gems shine with humor, intelligence, and surprising twists and turns. Painstakingly researched, each with an illuminating introduction, and illustrated with period prints and photographs, these tales weave pure magic. They include modern stories and anecdotes, fantasies (often based on Irish folktales), biblical sagas, and prose...
More DescriptionFor the first time in a book, a century after his death, a collection of Wilde's "spoken stories" reveals the scope of his genius. 42 bite-size literary gems shine with humor, intelligence, and surprising twists and turns. Painstakingly researched, each with an illuminating introduction, and illustrated with period prints and photographs, these tales weave pure magic. They include modern stories and anecdotes, fantasies (often based on Irish folktales), biblical sagas, and prose poems. "...perfect for reading aloud."--The Advocate.