The Complete Short Stories by Oscar Wilde, John Sloan

The Complete Short Stories

Oscar Wilde, John Sloan

288 pages first pub 1894 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories dark funny mysterious slow-paced
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Oscar Wilde was already famous as a brilliant wit and raconteur when he first began to publish his short stories in the late 1880s. Admired by George Orwell and W. B. Yeats, the stories include poignant fairy-tales such as "The Happy Prince" and "...

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Community Reviews Summary of 186 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 63%
funny 45%
sad 45%
dark 40%
mysterious 36%
hopeful 31%
lighthearted 31%
adventurous 27%
inspiring 22%
challenging 13%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 35%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 38% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 23% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | N/A: 23% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 23% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.01

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