The House of Pomegranates

Historical Context and Significance

«The House of Pomegranates» is a collection of fairy tales by Oscar Wilde, first published in 1891. The book includes four stories: «The Young King», «The Birthday of the Infanta», «The Fisherman and His Soul», and «The Star-Child». These tales are distinguished by deep symbolism and address themes of beauty, love, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas. Wilde uses the fairy tale genre to explore social and ethical questions, making his works relevant even today. «The House of Pomegranates» has had a significant impact on literature, inspiring subsequent authors to use fairy tale elements to discuss complex themes. The book also reflects Wilde's aesthetic and philosophical views, characteristic of his work as a whole, and continues to attract the attention of scholars and readers due to its artistic depth and complexity.