I am a huge fan of Oscar Wilde, and I love the works in this collection. The Picture of Dorian Gray, is gripping and suspenseful, and will make you think. His fairy tales are charming, and moving, and sometimes quite sad. The Ballad of Reading Gaol is one of my favorite poems of all time. It is powerful, and gorgeous, and makes me cry every time I read it. And of course, all the works have Wilde's fabulous wit. I would recommend it to everyone. One thing of note though, is that it has some problematic elements, especially when it comes to the depiction of women and people of color, and Jewish people. ( )