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In praise of disobedience : the soul of man under socialism and other writings / Oscar Wilde ; with an introduction by Neil Bartlett ; selected and annotated by Mark Martin.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900, author.
- Standardized Title:
- Works. Selections (2018)
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900--Political and social views.
- Wilde, Oscar.
- Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900.
- Socialism.
- Political and social views.
- 18.05 English literature.
- Local Subjects:
- 18.05 English literature.
- Physical Description:
- xxvii, 302 pages ; 22 cm
- Place of Publication:
- London ; Brooklyn, NY : Verso, 2018.
- Summary:
- "Included here are the entirety of Wilde's foray into political philosophy, The Soul of Man Under Socialism, the complete essay collection Intentions, selections from The Portrait of Dorian Gray as well as its paradoxical and scandalous preface, and some of Wilde's greatest fictions for children. Each selection is accompanied by stimulating and enlightening annotations. A delight for fans of Oscar Wilde, In Praise of Disobedience will revitalize an often misunderstood legacy."--Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Introduction / by Neil Bartlett
- A Note on the Text
- The Soul of Man under Socialism
- Intentions. The Decay of Lying
- Pen, Pencil and Poison
- The Critic as Artist
- The Truth of Masks
- The Preface to The Picture of Dorian Gray
- Extracts from The Picture of Dorian Gray
- The Star Child
- Lord Arthur Savile's Crime.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 9781788730334
- 178873033X
- OCLC:
- 1055569569
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