Originally published in 1891, when Wilde was at the height of his form, these brilliant essays on art, literature, criticism, and society display the flamboyant poseur's famous wit and wide learning. A leading spokesman for the English Aesthetic movement, Wilde promoted 'art for art's sake' against critics who argued that art must serve a moral purpose. On every page of this collection, the gifted literary stylist admirably demonstrates not only that the characteristics of art are 'distinction, charm, beauty, and imaginative power', but also that criticism itself can be raised to an art form possessing these very qualities.
For newcomers to Wilde and those who already know his famous plays and fiction, this superb collection of his criticism offers many delights.
| ISBN: | 9781591021957 |
| Publication date: | 1st June 2004 |
| Author: | Oscar Wilde |
| Publisher: | Prometheus Books an imprint of Globe Pequot |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 263 pages |
| Series: | Literary Classics |
| Genres: |
Literary essays Anthologies: general |
Originally published in 1891, when Wilde was at the height of his form, these brilliant essays on art, literature, criticism, and society display the flamboyant poseur's famous wit and wide learning. A leading spokesman for the English Aesthetic movement, Wilde promoted 'art for art's sake' against critics who argued that art must serve a moral purpose.
Intentions features in the following genres: Literary essays, Anthologies: general
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Intentions was written by Oscar Wilde and published by Prometheus Books an imprint of Globe Pequot
Intentions has 263 pages
Yes it is part of Literary Classics series