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A House of Pomegranates
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FantasyGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025336442
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A House of Pomegranates is a masterful collection of four sophisticated fairy tales by the celebrated writer Oscar Wilde. Moving beyond the simplicity of traditional children's stories, these tales-The Young King, The Birthday of the Infanta, The Fisherman and his Soul, and The Star-Child-explore profound themes of beauty, sacrifice, empathy, and the complexities of the human spirit. Written during Wilde's peak creative period, the collection is renowned for its lush, ornamental prose and its deep roots in the Aesthetic movement.
Each story serves as a poignant allegory, rich with vivid imagery and emotional depth. From a young monarch discovering the true cost of luxury to a soul seeking redemption through love, Wilde weaves intricate narratives that challenge the reader's moral perception. While the stories maintain the structure of folk legends, they are imbued with a decadent style and a sharp awareness of social injustice. A House of Pomegranates remains a timeless treasure of Victorian literature, showcasing Wilde's unique ability to blend the whimsical with the philosophical, making it an essential read for lovers of classic fiction and literary fantasy.
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