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.
| Author/creator | Wilde, Oscar author. |
| Other author | Bartlett, Neil, 1958- writer of introduction. |
| Other author | Martin, Mark, 1971- editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | London ; Brooklyn, NY : Verso, 2018. |
| Copyright Date | ©2018 |
| Description | xxvii, 302 pages ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Works. Selections. 2018 |
| 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. |
| Abstract | "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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 2018022517 |
| ISBN | 9781788730334 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 178873033X (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (US electronic book) |
| ISBN | (UK electronic book) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PR5812 .M38 2018 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |