Complete Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde by Jack D. Zipes, Oscar Wilde

Complete Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde

Jack D. Zipes, Oscar Wilde

221 pages first pub 1891 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories dark slow-paced
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Oscar Wilde, known for his acerbic and urbane nonfiction, was also a master of the fairy tale. While some of his inimitable irony remains, Wilde created gemlike tales filled with princes and nightingales, mermaids, giants, and kings. This volume b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 711 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 41%
reflective 38%
dark 35%
emotional 29%
relaxing 26%
adventurous 23%
inspiring 23%
mysterious 23%
sad 23%
funny 20%
hopeful 11%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 36%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | A mix: 33% | Character: 25% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 34% | No: 13% | N/A: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 26% | N/A: 17% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%

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