Two amorous young gentlemen, objects of their affection who are in love
with the name Ernest, the worlds most formidable aunt, a dotty
governess, and a dull-witted country parson--these are perhaps the most
feckless, unconsciously witty, and uproarious characters ever to grace
a stage. A tour de force of wit and irony, Oscar Wilde's most enduring
and influential play enjoys frequent, if not always expert, revival.
Oscar Wilde - The Canterville Ghost and other stories Penguin Readers Level 4 (1700 words)
For three hundred years, the ghost of Canterville Chase frightened everybody in the house. Then, one day, an American family come to live there. The ghost tries hard to frighten them but he learns that this family is different.
In the other stories Lord Arthur Savile has to commit murder before he can marry the lovely Sybil and we find out the secrets of the beautiful Lady Alroy. Classic short stories from Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900).
Oscar Wilde - Young King & Other Stories
Penguin Readers Level 3 (1200 words)
Strange and wonderful things happen in the seven short stories in this book. Who is the Young King? Why is it always winter in The Giant’s Garden? A book of fairytales, but one that will appeal to all ages. Oscar Wilde opens up a world of witches, mermaids and monsters but who all have very human feelings.
