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
PublicationLondon ; Brooklyn, NY : Verso, 2018.
Copyright Date©2018
Descriptionxxvii, 302 pages ; 22 cm
Subjects

Uniform titleWorks. 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LCCN 2018022517
ISBN9781788730334 (hardcover)
ISBN178873033X (hardcover)
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Joyner General Stacks PR5812 .M38 2018 ✔ Available Place Hold