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    Charmides and Other Poems
    Charmides and Other Poems
    Charmides and Other Poems
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    Charmides and Other Poems

    By Oscar Wilde

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    He was a Grecian lad, who coming home
    With pulpy figs and wine from Sicily
    Stood at his galley’s prow, and let the foam
    Blow through his crisp brown curls unconsciously,
    And holding wave and wind in boy’s despite
    Peered from his dripping seat across the wet and stormy night.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOscar Wilde
    Release dateApr 14, 2016
    ISBN9786050419733
    Charmides and Other Poems
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    Oscar Wilde

    Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born on the 16th October 1854 and died on the 30th November 1900. He was an Irish playwright, poet, and author of numerous short stories and one novel. Known for his biting wit, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially The Importance of Being Earnest.

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