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Quirky Classics: The Decay of Lying

Oscar Wilde


  • Alma Books - Quirky Classics
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 9781847496829 | E | PB
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Publisher Alma Books - Quirky Classics
ISBN 9781847496829
Publication date January 2017
Edition Paperback
Dimensions 198 x 129 mm
Pages 120
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.