Serenade
by Oscar Wilde
'Serenade' Summary
Serenade is a collection of sonnets and lyrical poems by Oscar Wilde, renowned for their elegant language, evocative imagery, and exploration of themes like love, beauty, and the passage of time. Wilde's signature wit and insightful observations on human nature shine through, offering a glimpse into his artistic sensibilities and the Romantic ideals that inspired him. The collection is characterized by its rich vocabulary, rhythmic flow, and a recurring emphasis on the transformative power of beauty and the fleeting nature of love.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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