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 This compilation complete, well printed, top 10 library purchase! July 28, 2006
Keefer's Fiction (Cape Cod, MA)
This particular compilation is not only complete, but is a well printed, well packaged addition to the books you would want in your top 10!
 All Wilde July 9, 2006
J. Anne Dole (Washington, DC USA)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I had purchased this complete works of Oscar Wilde since I'd seen several of the recent releases of the theatrical versions of his plays and wanted to know more. As far as one volume complete works go, this has the usual weight (but not to heavy), small print (but not microscopic), and thin paper. It does have intros by Wilde's son and grandson which are interesting. Not having read much of Wilde it's been great being able to read not only his famous works (The Importance of Being Ernest, the Canterville Ghost) but also his lesser known ones (Lady Windemere's Fan). His plays are witty and often make interesting observations on human interactions, but they start seeming redundant after you've read more than three (every one seems to include a debonair, worldly cynic who offers his insights on the world--the characters played by Rupert Everett if he performs Wilde). I've yet to finish all the works but I look forward to attempting to do so.
I would recommend this book to new Wilde fans, literature majors, etc. For those just looking to read one or two of his works this would not be the way to start.
fantastic December 25, 2005
Katherine S. Riley (Delta, PA USA)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Oscar Wilde is one of the best writers that ever lived and this book is a must have!
Actually a Complete Edition June 8, 2005
Grantaire
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
The Collins edition of Oscar Wilde's complete works is the only one I've ever found that actually is *complete*. It contains not only all of his plays, fairy tales, and short stories, but also most of his essays (some brilliant writing) and *all* his poems. Many books say they do, but there are a few tiny gems that oft go unnoticed (such as "Love Song" and a lovely little piece with no name). A truly wonderful edition of a truly wonderful writer, or, as Wilde himself might say, "Quite utterly lovely." Also, if I am not mistaken, contains several pages of pictures of Wilde and his family.
 Book is SMALL with SMALL print April 27, 2003
Serge Heidegger (New York, NY USA)
19 out of 24 found this review helpful
This book is not much larger than a paperback. I am 25 with perfect vision and I still feel I should use a magnifying lense with this book.
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