Charmides

By Oscar Wilde

Book Overview

Charmides is a short story written by the renowned Irish author Oscar Wilde. The story revolves around the character of Charmides, a young man who is known for his good looks and charming personality. He is the grandson of the famous philosopher Critias and is admired by many for his wisdom and intellect. The story begins with Charmides attending a party where he meets a woman named Socrates. She is the wife of a wealthy man and is known for her beauty and intelligence. Charmides is immediately drawn to her and they begin a flirtatious conversation. As the night progresses, Charmides becomes increasingly interested in Socrates and begins to question his own beliefs and values. He realizes that he has been living a shallow and superficial life and that true happiness can only be found through wisdom and self-reflection. The story ends with Charmides coming to a profound realization about the importance of inner beauty and the need to cultivate a virtuous character. The book is a powerful exploration of the human condition and the search for meaning and purpose in life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, literature, or the human experience.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Best Known Works of Oscar Wilde, by Oscar Wilde. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076613010X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162836237
• ISBN13: 9781162836232
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"