i love how this novel contains a single, unexplained, supernatural element; and everything else is just human interaction. it doesn't lean on the mystical anymore than is necessary, as the real crux lies in the mundane morality, where far more philosophical exploration can take place. wilde was a true literary mastermind.

Would The Smiths have existed without Wilde?

I read it and fell in love with its story and prose. I understood what was going on, despite being a young teenager at the time. I was constantly being told that whatever irrational behaviour man shows to his fellow man, is the result of demonic activity. Protests resulted as a natural reaction to such utter non sense, since no self - respecting demon would want a man to hurt another man to negatively affect its image, least of all its public image if it is a famous or a well known one. And so, my respect for fellow man increased, the awareness that it is human to make mistakes and learn.

OW is one of my heroes. The best mind of his time or any other.

I love your inclusion of period artwork, with Munch and post impressionist/expressionism pieces fitting in nicely and complimenting the existential themes.

You did it again', make me reread writers I was more or less finished with' thanks 🙏

I have not read all comments on this novel; has anyone written about it being an incredible illustration of narcissism?

“Prince Harry type” ??

One of the best books I've ever read

This was just bad.

It is an irony of fate that after he wrote this novel he met a beautiful but self-centered and weak-minded man who eventually ruined him. I would like to mention that the court refused his bail (which was unusual) because they feared he would escape to France. They were determined to do the show trial it seems. He went to France the next day he was released and never came back to England.

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Thank you so much for the summary. 😍😍😍😍Was waiting for it.

Reread time! Thank you!

i did a cross-analysis of this book and aldous huxley's brave new world for my a-level coursework a couple years ago. i recently dug it back up to help a friend who was also writing about bnw.

Thanks!! One of my favourite writers... Greetings frim México.

Great job! Thanks 😊

Great video man

Your videos are gaining more psychological and philosophical depth. Keep improving 👍

Just yesterday I learned that The Marquess of Queensbury, the man who had Wilde imprisoned for having an affair with his son, was a real person and not just a character on Mike Tyson Mysteries.