Irish Writers

Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin on the 6th of October 1854 into an upper-class Anglo-Irish family. He became known for his flamboyant style and great wit. He is best remembered as a playwright with his stage works such as Lady Windermere’s Fan, The Importance of being Earnest, A Woman of no Importance and The Picture of Dorian Grey bringing him international fame. 

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A compendium of his wicked witticisms, profound pithy pronouncements and prophetic aphorisms.

“There is only one thing worse than being talked about and that is not being talked about.”

“When good Americans die they go to Paris.”

“A poet can survive everything but a misprint.”

This is a compendium of over 300 of Oscar Wilde’s witticisms on almost every topic imaginable. The contents can be quickly accessed to enliven conversation, invigorate speeches and demonstrate erudition or just enjoyed for their dazzling originality and intelligence.

Height 153mm x Width 108mm x Depth 12mm