Oscar Wilde's Reviews is a collection of critical essays and reviews written in the late 19th century, offering a glimpse into Wilde's thoughts on the literary works and theatrical productions of his time. This book covers a wide range of subjects, including poetry, cookery, political philosophy, and theatrical performances, reflecting on the strengths and weaknesses of contemporary authors and their art.
The opening section includes a dedication by Robert Ross to Mrs. Carew, expressing gratitude for her support during the challenges surrounding Wilde's literary legacy. Following this, Ross provides an introduction that underscores the significance of Wilde's literary contributions, despite the mixed reception he received during his lifetime.
The reviews delve into a variety of works, such as critiques of cookery books, poetic explorations, and analyses of theatrical performances, all characterized by Wilde's signature wit and sharp insights. Together, the introduction and reviews offer readers a pathway to understanding Wilde's unique literary perspective and the cultural context of his era.

REVIEWS
INTRODUCTION
DINNERS AND DISHES
A MODERN EPIC
A BEVY OF POETS
PARNASSUS VERSUS PHILOLOGY
HAMLET AT THE LYCEUM
TWO NEW NOVELS
MODERN GREEK POETRY
OLIVIA AT THE LYCEUM
AS YOU LIKE IT AT COOMBE HOUSE
A HANDBOOK TO MARRIAGE
HALF-HOURS WITH THE WORST AUTHORS
ONE OF MR. CONWAY’S REMAINDERS
TO READ OR NOT TO READ
TWELFTH NIGHT AT OXFORD
THE LETTERS OF A GREAT WOMAN
NEWS FROM PARNASSUS
SOME NOVELS
A LITERARY PILGRIM
BERANGER IN ENGLAND
THE POETRY OF THE PEOPLE
THE CENCI
HELENA IN TROAS
PLEASING AND PRATTLING
BALZAC IN ENGLISH
TWO NEW NOVELS
BEN JONSON
THE POETS’ CORNER?I
A RIDE THROUGH MOROCCO
THE CHILDREN OF THE POETS
NEW NOVELS
A POLITICIAN’S POETRY
MR. SYMONDS’ HISTORY OF THE RENAISSANCE
A ‘JOLLY’ ART CRITIC
A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY THROUGH LITERATURE
COMMON-SENSE IN ART
MINER AND MINOR POETS
A NEW CALENDAR
THE POETS’ CORNER?II
GREAT WRITERS BY LITTLE MEN
A NEW BOOK ON DICKENS
OUR BOOK-SHELF
A CHEAP EDITION OF A GREAT MAN
MR. MORRIS’S ODYSSEY
A BATCH OF NOVELS
SOME NOVELS
THE POETS’ CORNER?III
MR. PATER’S IMAGINARY PORTRAITS
A GOOD HISTORICAL NOVEL
NEW NOVELS
TWO BIOGRAPHIES OF KEATS
A SCOTCHMAN ON SCOTTISH POETRY
LITERARY AND OTHER NOTES?I
MR. MAHAFFY’S NEW BOOK
MR. MORRIS’S COMPLETION OF THE ODYSSEY
SIR CHARLES BOWEN’S VIRGIL
LITERARY AND OTHER NOTES?II
ARISTOTLE AT AFTERNOON TEA
EARLY CHRISTIAN ART IN IRELAND
LITERARY AND OTHER NOTES?III
THE POETS’ CORNER?IV
LITERARY AND OTHER NOTES?IV
THE POETS’ CORNER?V
VENUS OR VICTORY
LITERARY AND OTHER NOTES?V
THE POETS’ CORNER?VI
M. CARO ON GEORGE SAND
THE POETS’ CORNER?VII
A FASCINATING BOOK
THE POETS’ CORNER?VIII
A NOTE ON SOME MODERN POETS
SIR EDWIN ARNOLD’S LAST VOLUME
AUSTRALIAN POETS
POETRY AND PRISON
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO WALT WHITMAN
THE NEW PRESIDENT
SOME LITERARY NOTES?II
ONE OF THE BIBLES OF THE WORLD
POETICAL SOCIALISTS
MR. BRANDER MATTHEWS’ ESSAYS
SOME LITERARY NOTES?III
MR. WILLIAM MORRIS’S LAST BOOK
ADAM LINDSAY GORDON
THE POETS’ CORNER?IX
SOME LITERARY NOTES?IV
MR. FROUDE’S BLUE-BOOK
SOME LITERARY NOTES?V
OUIDA’S NEW NOVEL
SOME LITERARY NOTES?VI
A THOUGHT-READER’S NOVEL
THE POETS’ CORNER?X
MR. SWINBURNE’S LAST VOLUME
THREE NEW POETS
A CHINESE SAGE
MR. PATER’S LAST VOLUME
PRIMAVERA
INDEX OF AUTHORS AND BOOKS REVIEWED
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