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Penguin Great Ideas: The Decay of Lying

Oscar Wilde


  • Penguin UK - Great Ideas Series
In the library of a country house in Nottinghamshire, Vivian is writing an article about the importance of lying, when he is interrupted by Cyril, who tries to tempt him away, but instead is drawn into a discussion about art, nature, literature and imagination.The Decay of Lying sees Wilde explore his deepest preoccupations about the relationship between life and art, and examine the work of such writers as Shakespeare and Balzac.

ISBN 9780241472453 | E | PB
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Publisher Penguin UK - Great Ideas Series
ISBN 9780241472453
Publication date September 2020
Edition Paperback
Dimensions 181 x 111 mm
Pages 128
Language(s) Eng. ed.
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In the library of a country house in Nottinghamshire, Vivian is writing an article about the importance of lying, when he is interrupted by Cyril, who tries to tempt him away, but instead is drawn into a discussion about art, nature, literature and imagination.The Decay of Lying sees Wilde explore his deepest preoccupations about the relationship between life and art, and examine the work of such writers as Shakespeare and Balzac.