The Writing Post

Reading, Writing, and Reciprocity

An Analysis of “The Selfish Giant” by Oscar Wilde: Magical Allegory

Oscar Wilde’s “The Selfish Giant” explores themes of love, redemption, and religious allegory. It shows the transformation from selfishness to selflessness through his own magical garden.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, Art and Murder

The Picture of Dorian Gray isn’t just a story about a man who stays young while his portrait ages—it’s a deep exploration of vanity, hedonism, and the cost of living a life without moral consequence.

An Analysis of “My Voice” by Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde’s “My Voice.” A poem about relationships ending and how the memories of love are not always reciprocated.