A House of Pomegranates by Oscar Wilde Paperback Book 9781513271293

A House of Pomegranates is a series of enchanting stories from Oscar Wilde highlighting the moral conflicts deception tragedies and triumphs of four distinct narratives Each tale features a profound transformation that may or may not lead to a happy ending In A House of Pomegranates readers will find rich stories with fantastical characters in mystical settings The book consists of quotThe Young Kingquot quotThe Birthday of the Infantaquot quotThe Fisherman and his Soulquot and quotThe Starchildquot Each tale follows a characters unorthodox journey through physical and emotional trials which lead to triumph or tragedy Wildes compelling prose delivers relatable allegories for all readers regardless of age or status With A House of Pomegranates Wilde returns to the fairytale genre with another selection of captivating short stories He uses a childrens medium to explore class greed narcissism and betrayal Its a standout among his diverse catalog which contains adult contemporary titles like The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest With an eyecatching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of A House of Pomegranates is both modern and readable