This book contains a collection of essays by Oscar Wilde, including " The Decay of Lying," "Pen, Pencil and Poison," "The Critic as Artist" and "The Truth of Masks."

Intentions is a collection of works about British arts and drama by Oscar Wilde which includes the following selections: The decay of lying -- Pen, pencil, and poison -- The ...

Intentions consists of multiple essays in which Wilde combats the popular argument that art must adhere to a moral standard and serve a benevolent purpose. It’s a direct ...

Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (1854–1900) was an Irish poet and playwright who became one of the most popular in London during the 1880s and 1890s. Well-known for his ...

Originally published in 1891 when Wilde was at the height of his form, these brilliant essays on art, literature, criticism, and society display the flamboyant poseur's famous ...