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The Decay of Lying: and Other Essays (Oscar Wilde Classics)
The Decay of Lying and Other Essays - Oscar Wilde Classics
Author: Oscar Wilde
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 subve...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780141192659
ISBN-10: 0141192658
Publication Date: 4/1/2010
Pages: 336
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Publisher: Penguin Classics
Book Type: Paperback
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