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Title: On the Decay of the Art of Lying
Note: Essay, for discussion, read at a meeting of the Historical and Antiquarian Club of Hartford, and offered for the thirty-dollar prize. (Did not take the prize.)
Summary: "On the Decay of the Art of Lying" by Mark Twain is an essay written in the late 19th century. The book critiques the state of lying in society, arguing that while the act of lying remains as prevalent as ever, the skill and art associated with it have deteriorated. Twain humorously proposes that lying is not only a necessity but a refined practice that requires understanding and cultivation. In this thought-provoking essay, Mark Twain discusses the contradictions of truth and lying, advocating for what he calls "judicious lying." He argues that while everyone lies, the art of doing so thoughtfully and benevolently is essential in social interactions. Using anecdotes and keen observations, he illustrates how common forms of polite deception serve to enhance human relationships rather than harm them. Twain laments the absence of graceful lying and suggests that maintaining polite falsehoods can prevent unnecessary discomfort, encouraging a balanced consideration of when and how to lie with good intent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 2572
Published: Sep 15, 2004
Downloads: 178
Language: English
Subject: American essays -- 19th century
Subject: Truthfulness and falsehood
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: On the Decay of the Art of Lying
Note: Essay, for discussion, read at a meeting of the Historical and Antiquarian Club of Hartford, and offered for the thirty-dollar prize. (Did not take the prize.)
Summary: "On the Decay of the Art of Lying" by Mark Twain is an essay written in the late 19th century. The book critiques the state of lying in society, arguing that while the act of lying remains as prevalent as ever, the skill and art associated with it have deteriorated. Twain humorously proposes that lying is not only a necessity but a refined practice that requires understanding and cultivation. In this thought-provoking essay, Mark Twain discusses the contradictions of truth and lying, advocating for what he calls "judicious lying." He argues that while everyone lies, the art of doing so thoughtfully and benevolently is essential in social interactions. Using anecdotes and keen observations, he illustrates how common forms of polite deception serve to enhance human relationships rather than harm them. Twain laments the absence of graceful lying and suggests that maintaining polite falsehoods can prevent unnecessary discomfort, encouraging a balanced consideration of when and how to lie with good intent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 2572
Published: Sep 15, 2004
Downloads: 178
Language: English
Subject: American essays -- 19th century
Subject: Truthfulness and falsehood
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.