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A second collection of fairytales by Oscar Wilde following his previous work, The Happy Prince and Other Tales. A House of Pomegranates has a darker tone, which help emphasize the revelations of each story. The book consists of titles like "The Young King" and "The Birthday of the Infanta.”
About the author
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was a Dublin-born poet and playwright who studied at the Portora Royal School, before attending Trinity College and Magdalen College, Oxford. The son of two writers, Wilde grew up in an intellectual environment. As a young man, his poetry appeared in various periodicals including
Dublin University Magazine. In 1881, he published his first book
Poems, an expansive collection of his earlier works. His only novel,
The Picture of Dorian Gray, was released in 1890 followed by the acclaimed plays
Lady Windermere's Fan (1893) and
The Importance of Being Earnest (1895).
Summary
A House of Pomegranates is a series of enchanting stories from Oscar Wilde highlighting the moral conflicts, deception, tragedies and triumphs of four distinct narratives. Each tale features a profound transformation that may or may not lead to a happy ending.
In A House of Pomegranates readers will find rich stories with fantastical characters in mystical settings. The book consists of "The Young King," "The Birthday of the Infanta," "The Fisherman and his Soul" and "The Star-child." Each tale follows a character’s unorthodox journey through physical and emotional trials, which lead to triumph or tragedy. Wilde’s compelling prose delivers relatable allegories for all readers, regardless of age or status.
With A House of Pomegranates, Wilde returns to the fairytale genre with another selection of captivating short stories. He uses a children’s medium to explore class, greed, narcissism and betrayal. It’s a standout among his diverse catalog, which contains adult contemporary titles like The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A House of Pomegranates is both modern and readable.
