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The Sphinx Without a Secret

Author
Oscar Wilde
Series
Tales by Oscar Wilde
Language
English
Length
14 pages
ISBN
9781911144830
Published
15 December 2015
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Oscar Wilde
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  • mystery
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  • happiness
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Description

"The Sphinx Without a Secret" by Oscar Wilde is a captivating short story that delves into the enigmatic nature of human relationships and the allure of hidden truths. Set against the backdrop of the sophisticated society of Victorian London, the narrative unravels the mystery surrounding a beautiful woman named Lady Alroy. The story begins with the protagonist encountering Lady Alroy at a dinner party, where her elegance and mystique capture his attention. Intrigued by her mysterious aura, he becomes determined to uncover the secret that lies beneath her captivating facade. However, his relentless pursuit only reveals that Lady Alroy lacks any hidden secret; she is, in fact, a Sphinx without a secret.

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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