The Birthday of the Infanta

Name: The Birthday of the Infanta
Author: Oscar Wilde
ISBN: 9781787360037

Author: Oscar Wilde
Series: Tales by Oscar Wilde
Language: English
Length: 32 pages
ISBN: 9781787360037
Published: 19 January 2019
Imprint: Sovereign

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Description

"The Birthday of the Infanta" by Oscar Wilde unfolds as a poignant tale set in a royal court. As the young princess celebrates her birthday, the narrative takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a peculiar and deformed dwarf. Through a blend of wit and tragedy, Wilde navigates themes of beauty, compassion, and the harsh realities of societal expectations. The story transcends its fairy-tale setting, delving into the profound consequences of superficial judgments and the price of perceived perfection. With Wilde's signature flair for paradox and satire, "The Birthday of the Infanta" invites readers to reflect on the complexities of human nature and the consequences of a world preoccupied with appearances.

Author

Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was born in Dublin, took a double first at Magdalen College, Oxford, and made conversation a form of literature. The Picture of Dorian Gray is the one novel — beauty, bargain, and a portrait that keeps the score. The Importance of Being Earnest is the comedy in which nothing is earnest except the jokes. Prison and exile followed the trials. Style was an ethic. Scandal became a second plot.

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