Intentions
“Intentions” by Oscar Wilde is a significant work of literary criticism, comprising several essays on art, literature, and aesthetics. The book explores the purpose of art, the role of the artist, and the relationship between art and society, reflecting Wilde’s distinctive aesthetic views and philosophical ideas.
About This Ebook
“Intentions” includes four major essays: “The Decay of Lying,” “The Critic as Artist,” “Pen, Pencil and Poison,” and “The Truth of Masks.” Each essay delves into key issues within the realms of literature and art during Wilde’s time. Wilde famously posits that “life imitates art far more than art imitates life” and argues that art should exist independently of moral judgment. These discussions not only demonstrate Wilde’s profound insight into the cultural phenomena of the late 19th century but also have had a lasting impact on the modernist movement.