Hedwig Lachmann Book order (chronological)

Oscar Wilde presents a libertarian socialist view of the economic disparities caused by capitalism, that lead to futile acts of charity instead of definitive solutions. Wilde encourages an overhaul of the structures that allow such inequalities to exist. The Soul of Man Under Socialism is an insightful look into Wilde's personal and political beliefs. Within the essay he emphasizes individualism over group think, using Jesus Christ as a prime example. He also offers a detailed critique of capitalist societies that revel in charity, instead of eliminating its need. Poverty cannot be fought with kindness; it requires genuine compassion backed by policy. Wilde's perspective was heavily influenced by the writings of Peter Kropotkin, a Russian anarchist and socialist. In The Soul of Man Under Socialism, Wilde invokes powerful ideas that call for accountability and drastic change. It's a raw declaration of his contemporary anarchist views. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Soul of Man Under Socialism is both modern and readable.

.0000000000On its first publication The Picture of Dorian Gray was regarded as dangerously modern in its depiction of fin-de-siècle decadence. In this updated version of the Faust story, the tempter is Lord Henry Wotton, who lives selfishly for amoral pleasure; Dorian's good angel is the portrait painter Basil Hallward, whom Dorian murders. The book highlights the tension between the polished surface of high society and the life of secret vice. Although sin is punished in the end the book has a flavour of the elegantly perverse.With an Afterword by Peter Harness.

Mit dreißig verliebt sich die schöne, intelligente, leider unglücklich verheiratete Julie in einen jungen Diplomaten, was zum Auftakt einer atemberaubenden Kette von Schicksalsschlägen wird. Balzacs Roman über den Preis der Liebe ist der beste Einstieg in den Zyklus 'Die menschliche Komödie'.

Inhaltsverzeichnis der 6 Bände: Band 1 - Dichtungen Band 2 - Heureka und romantische Erzählungen Band 3 - Kriminalgeschichten Band 4 - Grausige und humoristische Erzählungen Band 5 - Abenteuergeschichten Band 6 - Groteske Geschichten