Charmides is a novella written by the famous Irish author, Oscar Wilde. Set in ancient Athens, the story follows the character of Charmides, a young man who is both handsome and intelligent, but also somewhat vain and self-absorbed. He is approached by a philosopher named Socrates, who is intrigued by Charmides' reputation and wishes to help him develop his intellect and character.As Charmides begins to study under Socrates, he is introduced to a world of abstract ideas and philosophical concepts that challenge his previous beliefs and attitudes. He becomes fascinated with the concept of temperance, or self-control, and begins to question his own behavior and desires.However, Charmides' journey towards self-improvement is complicated by his romantic relationship with a young woman named Phaedrus. Despite his best intentions, Charmides finds himself struggling to balance his desire for her with his newfound commitment to temperance and self-restraint.Ultimately, Charmides must confront his own weaknesses and flaws in order to achieve true wisdom and enlightenment. Wilde's writing is characterized by its wit, irony, and social commentary, making Charmides a thought-provoking and engaging read for fans of classic literature.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.