House Of Pomegranates
by Oscar Wilde
'House Of Pomegranates' Summary
**The Young King** follows a young monarch who sacrifices his youth and beauty to alleviate the suffering of his people. **The Birthday of the Infanta** portrays the tragic encounter between a young princess and a grotesque dwarf. **The Fisherman and His Soul** explores the consequences of a fisherman's Faustian bargain with a sea witch. **The Star-Child** tells the tale of a celestial being who descends to Earth and experiences the harsh realities of human existence. Together, these stories offer a rich tapestry of allegory, symbolism, and moral insights that have captivated readers for generations.Book Details
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Oscar Wilde
Ireland
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (16 October 1854 – 30 November 1900) was an Irish poet and playwright. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, the early 1890s saw him become...
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