Oscar Wilde has been acknowledged as the wittiest writer in the English language. This collection proves that he was also one of the most versatile. Effortlessly achieved** each revealing a different aspect of his brilliance** all of the plays** prose writings** and poems gathered here support Wilde’s belief that entertainment provides the best kind of edification. The works gathered here include Wilde’s once-controversial and now classic novel** The Picture of Dorian Gray** the rioutously (sic) comic plays “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “Lady Windermere’s Fan**” and the famous poem he wrote after being released from prison** “The Ballad of Reading Gaol.” This expanded new edition now includes the complete version of Wilde’s moving letter from prison** De Profundis** and his teasing parable about Shakespeare** The Portrait of Mr. W. H. Other notable included writings are the semi-comic mystery story “Lord Arthur’s Savile’s Crime” and the essay The Soul of Man Under Socialism.