02889cam a22003973u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000700104100002900111245001500140264005100155300004700206336002600253337002600279338003600305500008700341500003100428505024100459508006800700520135600768534004502124653005002169653001502219653001802234653004602252653004602298653004502344653004402389856004102433999001702474887UtSlPG20260610133037.0mcr n260607r1997||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aWilde, Oscar,d1854-190010aIntentions 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1997  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Critic_as_Artist  aRelease date is 1997-04-010 aThe 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.  aTranscribed from the 1913 Methuen and Co edition by David Price  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAuthors, English -- 19th century -- Biography  aAuthorship  aEnglish drama  aAuthors, English -- 19th century -- Drama  aArt critics -- Great Britain -- Biography  aWainewright, Thomas Griffiths, 1794-1847  aPoisoners -- Great Britain -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/887  c43006d43006