World’s Greatest Classics (Set of 4 Books)

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by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Experience the magic of literature with the ‘World's Greatest Classics’ set. This captivating collection includes four timeless masterpieces: Pride and Prejudice, The Great Gatsby, Wuthering Heights, and The Picture of Dorian Gray offering an unforgettable journey into the realms of romance, mystery, and dark secrets. Unforgettable tales of love, mystery, and intrigue!   A curated set of four literary gems by acclaimed authors like Jane Austen, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Emily Bronte, and Oscar Wilde - Delve into timeless themes of love, society, obsession, and the duality of human nature - Immerse yourself in richly crafted narratives and unforgettable characters - Each book is beautifully designed with durable bindings, making them perfect for display and gifting - An essential addition to any book lover's collection, offering hours of captivating reading and intellectual exploration   Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin on 16 October 1854. He studied at Trinity College, Dublin and Magdalen College, Oxford. He later lived in London and married Constance Lloyd there in 1884. Wilde was a leader of the Aesthetic Movement. His only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray , was first published in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine in 1890. He published a revised and expanded edition in 1891 in response to negative reviews which criticised the book’s immorality. Wilde became famous through of the immense success of his plays such as Lady Windemere's Fan (1892), An Ideal Husband (1895) and The Importance of Being Earnest (1895). In 1985, after a public scandal involving Wilde's relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas, he was sentenced to two years' hard labour in Reading Gaol for 'gross indecency'. His poem The Ballad of Reading Gaol was based on his experiences in prison and was published in 1898. After his release, Wilde never lived in England again and died in Paris on 30 November 1900. He is buried in Père Lachaise cemetery.

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