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The Decay of Lying: And Other Essays

By Oscar Wilde

The Decay of Lying: And Other Essays Essays & Short Stories

The Decay of Lying: And Other Essays

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In 'The Decay of Lying' Oscar Wilde uses his decadent ideology in an attempt to reverse and therefore reject his audiences' 'normal' conceptualizations of nature, art and morality. Wilde's views of life and art are illustrated through the use of Platonic dialogue where the character Vivian takes on the persona of Wilde. Wilde's goal is to subvert the norm by reversing its values. Wilde suggests to us that society is wrong, not him. Calling on diverse examples - from Ancient Greek sculpture to contemporary paintings - Oscar Wilde's brilliant essay creates a witty, paradoxical world in which the only Art worth loving is that built on complete untruths.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
336
Release Date:
2010-04-01
Publication Date:
2010-04-01
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0141192658
ISBN13:
9780141192659
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
251 g
Height:
130 cm
Width:
195 cm
Thickness:
23 cm
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