Quote by Oscar Wilde

The only link between Literature and the Drama left to us in England at the present moment is the bill of the play.

The only link between Literature and the Drama left to us in

Summary

This quote by Irish playwright Oscar Wilde suggests that the connection between literature and drama in England has been reduced to the commercial aspect of selling tickets for a play. Wilde implies that the true literary appreciation and artistic value that used to exist in drama and storytelling have been replaced by a focus on profit and entertainment. This critique possibly reflects the playwright's dissatisfaction with the diminishing importance of literature in theater and the prioritization of monetary success over artistic integrity.

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By Oscar Wilde

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