Project Gutenberg 1997-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 628 Wilde, Oscar 1854 1900 Wilde, Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Intentions The decay of lying -- Pen, pencil, and poison -- The critic as artist: with some remarks upon the importance of doing nothing -- The critic as artist: with some remarks upon the importance of discussing everything -- The truth of masks. Transcribed from the 1913 Methuen and Co edition by David Price "Intentions" by Oscar Wilde is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century that delves into themes of art, morality, and aesthetics. The opening piece, "The Decay of Lying," is structured as a dialogue between two characters, Cyril and Vivian, who engage in a witty and philosophical examination of the nature of lying in art and literature. Wilde’s exploration indicates a belief in the transformative and essential role of art in society, while suggesting that modern realism diminishes creativity and beauty. The opening of "Intentions" presents a lively discussion between Cyril, who urges appreciation for nature, and Vivian, who dismisses it in favor of the comforts and creativity found indoors. Vivian argues that the decline of lying as an art form has led to the uninspired nature of contemporary literature, contending that art should reflect imagination rather than the mundane realities of life. Through sharp and humorous exchanges, Wilde sets the stage for a deeper critique of the societal values surrounding truth and beauty, ultimately championing the importance of artistic imagination over factual representation. This sets a thought-provoking tone for the essays that follow, inviting readers to reconsider their own understanding of art and its relationship with lies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography Authorship English drama Authors, English -- 19th century -- Drama Art critics -- Great Britain -- Biography Wainewright, Thomas Griffiths, 1794-1847 Poisoners -- Great Britain -- Biography PR Text Contemporary Reviews Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature 382188 382099 2024-09-01T07:37:54.000531 2023-10-01T07:06:50.105006 text/html text/html 385930 2014-10-26T13:14:36 text/html 143554 2014-10-26T13:17:12 text/html application/zip 191852 2024-09-01T07:37:59.937520 application/epub+zip 196321 2024-09-01T07:37:55.527535 application/epub+zip 196321 2024-09-01T07:37:54.631532 application/epub+zip 335215 2024-09-01T07:38:03.312492 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 313817 2024-09-01T07:37:59.329543 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 313993 2022-09-01T08:35:56.493981 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 361164 361118 2024-09-01T07:37:53.422564 2023-10-01T07:06:49.544971 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 361294 2014-10-26T13:14:30 text/plain; charset=utf-8 140506 2014-10-26T13:17:12 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 20573 2024-09-01T07:38:03.450477 application/rdf+xml 11337 2024-09-01T07:37:54.979530 image/jpeg 2935 2024-09-01T07:37:54.806533 image/jpeg 192335 2024-09-01T07:37:54.035535 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia