Only Dull People Are Brilliant at Breakfast by Oscar Wilde: Essays, Wit & Humour, Classic Literature | Penguin Little Black Classics
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Description
'It would be unfair to expect other people to be as remarkable as oneself' Wilde's celebrated witticisms on the dangers of sincerity, duplicitous biographers, the stupidity of the English - and his own genius. One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.
Specifications
| Asin | 024125180X |
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Dimensions | 11 x 0.5 x 16.1 cm |
| Edition | UK ed. |
| Importer | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd |
| Isbn 10 | 9780241251805 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0241251805 |
| Item Weight | 55 g |
| Language | English |
| Packer | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd |
| Print Length | 64 pages |
| Publication Date | 3 March 2016 |
| Publisher | Penguin Classics |
Reviews
User
Great attempt to produce little black series, worthwhile and reasonable
A great collection of superior thoughts, by a legend in the world of English literature.
User
Please read this
I think this one is easily one of my best reads of 2026 so far..and the craziest part is that it’s not even a proper storybook...It’s basically a collection of Oscar Wilde’s thoughts, observations, experiences, and little truths about life that somehow still feel so relevant now...This book honestly felt like reading wilde’s personal diary. Like you’re sitting with Wilde while he casually says the smartest, funniest, and most painfully accurate things ever... Some lines genuinely made me laugh, and some made me stop and think for a solid minute...It’s such a tiny book, under 50 pages, but somehow it stays in your mind the whole day after reading...Also this book is made for annotating... If I had the physical copy, trust me, it would’ve been full of tabs, highlights, notes..& everything...What I loved most is that it talks about literally every little thing..people, emotions, society, love, sadness, intelligence, human behaviour.. all written with that sharp Wilde sarcasm that makes every line feel iconic...this is my very first Oscar wilde book and totally loveddd this...If you’re someone who loves witty books, relatable thoughts, smart writing, and little brutally honest truths about life, then PLEASE read this one...Absolutely loved it...100% recommending it....💯
User
A quick review..
Oh how beautifully written! I've always enjoyed reading almost everything from oscar wilde!
User
Read this book. You’ll see the world differently afterwards.
The print was very good and the delivery packaging was such that the product reached safely to me.
User
One liners compiled and extracted from a book
It’s not a novel. It’s just one liners compiled together from a different book. Anybody coming from Instagram, please do more research more before buying.Condition of the book which you receive is good!
User
very funny
a book about literally everything, loved it.
User
Must buy
Hilarious and so fun to read.
User
Worth reading for quote lovers
Bought this book randomly without any expectations, and it turned out to be a good, thoughtful read. It’s not just Oscar Wilde’s quotes- the book includes a mix of quotes from different authors, which makes it more interesting and diverse.
User
Amazing little book
Amazing little book!! I bought this one not knowing it was more of a quote book but that's more on me then amazon. I love Oscar Wildes writing in The Picture of Dorian Gray. HIghly recommend if you love some witty humor
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Little book of wit
I've been a fan of Oscar's for many years. Nice to have a little book of his aphorisms to hand, to dip into when a moment of wit is needed. Nice quality pocket-sized book.
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Love it
Love it
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Super Buch
Jemand hat über dieses Buch geschrieben: „Wenn Oscar Wilde Twitter hätte“ und ehrlich gesagt trifft es das ziemlich gut. Das Buch ist ein unglaublich unterhaltsamer und interessanter Einblick in seine Gedankenwelt. Viele Passagen sind humorvoll, gleichzeitig aber auch überraschend scharfsinnig und regen immer wieder zum Nachdenken an.Außerdem ist das Buch recht kurz und lässt sich angenehm schnell lesen. Man sollte natürlich bedenken, dass Oscar Wilde ein Autor seiner Zeit war und manche Aussagen oder Ansichten heute veraltet wirken können. Trotzdem finde ich gerade die Mischung aus Witz, Beobachtungsgabe und pointierten Gedanken unglaublich spannend. Ich bin definitiv ein großer Fan.
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Perfect. Thanks !
Perfect. Thanks !
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