The Decay of Lying

A selection of Oscar Wilde's writings that underscore his notion that Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life. The Decay of Lying includes two of Wilde's most comprehensive--and witty--explorations of his aesthetic philosophy: The Decay of Lying and The Critic as Artist.. Throughout history some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate dissent war and revolution. They have enlightened outraged provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives--and upended them. Now Penguin brings you a new set of the acclaimed Great Ideas a curated library of selections from the works of the great thinkers pioneers radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.