Titles in This Set:. The Wicked Wit of Jane Austen. The Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill. The Wicked Wit of Charles Dickens. The Wicked Wit of William Shakespeare. The Wicked Wit of Oscar Wilde. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9789124300975. Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books. Overview:. The Wicked Wit Collection gathers five witty compilations celebrating some of the sharpest tongues in English letters: Jane Austen, Winston Churchill, Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde. Each slim paperback distils sparkling one-liners into an easy, browsable read, ideal for a quick laugh or a cover-to-cover read, and makes a lovely gift for lovers of classic literature and dry British humour.. About the Books:. Each book focuses on one figure renowned for wit, gathering the funniest, most memorable lines from their novels, speeches, letters and conversation. The Wicked Wit of Jane Austen mines her novels and correspondence for the sly social satire that made her characters unforgettable. The Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill collects the statesman's legendary put-downs and wartime speeches, revealing the humour behind a great orator. The Wicked Wit of Charles Dickens draws on his novels and journalism, pairing social conscience with a sharp comic eye for hypocrisy. The Wicked Wit of William Shakespeare gathers the Bard's most quotable comebacks, puns and insults from his comedies and tragedies. The Wicked Wit of Oscar Wilde closes the set with his celebrated epigrams and paradoxes, the wit for which he remains most famous. Each volume is lightly annotated for context, helping modern readers enjoy humour rooted in its era. Together, the five slim volumes form a compact library of English wit, ideal for short bursts of reading, as a source of quotations, or as a thoughtful gift in a portable paperback format.. Five classic wits in one collectible paperback set. Covers literature, history and drama: Austen, Churchill, Dickens, Shakespeare and Wilde. Bite-sized quotations perfect for quick reads or dipping in and out. Ideal gift for book lovers, students, teachers and history buffs. Compact, portable paperbacks that travel well. Great source of quotations for speeches, essays and conversation. About the Author:. This set brings together the words of five towering figures in English letters and history. Jane Austen, Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare remain among the most celebrated novelists and playwrights in the language, prized for their social observation and comic timing. Winston Churchill is remembered as a wartime Prime Minister and formidable orator, while Oscar Wilde is celebrated as a playwright and wit whose epigrams remain widely quoted today. Each volume has been compiled by literary editors who selected and lightly annotated the most memorable lines from each figure's own writing and speech.. Why You'll Love This Collection:. Five brilliant minds, one compact set. Perfect for dipping into on a commute, sharing at a book club, or gifting to anyone who loves a clever line. Durable paperbacks make this collection easy to keep close and enjoy again and again.. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown. UK edition, UK ISBN as listed.