{"product_id":"a-house-of-pomegranates-9781513271293","title":"A House of Pomegranates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA House of Pomegranates\u003c\/i\u003e is a series of enchanting stories from Oscar Wilde highlighting the moral conflicts, deception, tragedies and triumphs of four distinct narratives.\u003c\/b\u003e Each tale features a profound transformation that may or may not lead to a happy ending.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA House of Pomegranates\u003c\/i\u003e readers will find rich stories with fantastical characters in mystical settings. The book consists of \"The Young King,\" \"The Birthday of the Infanta,\" \"The Fisherman and his Soul\" and \"The Star-child.\" Each tale follows a character's unorthodox journey through physical and emotional trials, which lead to triumph or tragedy. Wilde's compelling prose delivers relatable allegories for all readers, regardless of age or status.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eA House of Pomegranates\u003c\/i\u003e, Wilde returns to the fairytale genre with another selection of captivating short stories. He uses a children's medium to explore class, greed, narcissism and betrayal. It's a standout among his diverse catalog, which contains adult contemporary titles like \u003ci\u003eThe Picture of Dorian Gray\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Importance of Being Earnest\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eA House of Pomegranates\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilde, Oscar:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOscar Wilde (1854-1900)\u003c\/b\u003e was a Dublin-born poet and playwright who studied at the Portora Royal School, before attending Trinity College and Magdalen College, Oxford. The son of two writers, Wilde grew up in an intellectual environment. As a young man, his poetry appeared in various periodicals including \u003ci\u003eDublin University Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. In 1881, he published his first book \u003ci\u003ePoems\u003c\/i\u003e, an expansive collection of his earlier works. His only novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Picture of Dorian Gray\u003c\/i\u003e, was released in 1890 followed by the acclaimed plays \u003ci\u003eLady Windermere's Fan\u003c\/i\u003e (1893) and \u003ci\u003eThe Importance of Being Earnest\u003c\/i\u003e (1895).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50678904455442,"sku":"9781513271293","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_98aa86e3-e4bf-4966-8fb6-4437dc1704ae.jpg?v=1733896332","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-house-of-pomegranates-9781513271293","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}