Selected Prose of Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde was a prolific writer known for his wit humor and sharp social commentary. This collection of his prose showcases his talent for both writing and the exploration of various topics including art literature aesthetics society and his own personal experiences. Some of the pieces included in Selected Prose of Oscar Wilde are:The Critic as Artist: In this essay Wilde explores the role of the critic and the relationship between criticism and creation. He argues that the critic has a creative role in interpreting and evaluating art.The Decay of Lying: Wilde champions the idea of art for art's sake and discusses the importance of imagination and fantasy in literature.The Soul of Man under Socialism: In this essay Wilde discusses his socialist views and presents a vision of a society in which individualism and creativity would flourish.De Profundis: This is a long letter Wilde wrote to his former lover Lord Alfred Douglas while he was in prison. It is a deeply personal and reflective piece in which he discusses his life suffering and spiritual journey.The Ballad of Reading Gaol: This poem is one of Wilde's most famous works and was written during his imprisonment. It reflects on the harsh conditions and moral degradation he observed in prison.