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The story revolves around Lord Arthur Savile, who is faced with a troubling prophecy from a fortune teller predicting that he will commit a murder. In an absurd twist of fate, he becomes obsessed with fulfilling this dark prediction before he can marry his beloved. The narrative blends humor and satire, exploring themes of fate, morality, and the absurdity of social conventions in Victorian society. As Lord Arthur grapples with his destiny, the tale unfolds with wit and unexpected consequences, leading to a memorable and entertaining conclusion.
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Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, Oscar Wilde
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- Released
- 2020
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Oscar Wilde
- Publisher
- Les prairies numériques
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 84
- ISBN13
- 9782382748176
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Mystery Novels, Humor, Compilations, Anthologies, Classics, Short Stories, Murders, Stories, 19th century, England, Novellas, Victorian Era, Aristocracy, nobility, Crimes, Police Officers, Thames
- First published
- 1891
- Original title
- Lord Arthur Savile's Crime
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- The story revolves around Lord Arthur Savile, who is faced with a troubling prophecy from a fortune teller predicting that he will commit a murder. In an absurd twist of fate, he becomes obsessed with fulfilling this dark prediction before he can marry his beloved. The narrative blends humor and satire, exploring themes of fate, morality, and the absurdity of social conventions in Victorian society. As Lord Arthur grapples with his destiny, the tale unfolds with wit and unexpected consequences, leading to a memorable and entertaining conclusion.