{"product_id":"the-artist-as-critic-critical-writings-of-oscar-wilde-paperback","title":"The Artist as Critic: Critical Writings of Oscar Wilde - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOscar Wilde\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRichard Ellman\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough known primarily as the irreverent but dazzlingly witty playwright who penned \u003ci\u003eThe Importance of Being Earnest\u003c\/i\u003e, Oscar Wilde was also an able and farsighted critic. He was an early advocate of criticism as an independent branch of literature and stressed its vital role in the creative process. Scholars continue to debate many of Wilde's critical positions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncluded in Richard Ellmann's impressive collection of Wilde's criticism, \u003ci\u003eThe Artist as Critic\u003c\/i\u003e, is a wide selection of Wilde's book reviews as well as such famous longer works as \"The Portrait of Mr. W.H.,\" \"The Soul Man under Socialism,\" and the four essays which make up \u003ci\u003eIntentions\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe Artist as Critic\u003c\/i\u003e will satisfy any Wilde fan's yearning for an essential reading of his critical work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Wilde . . . emerges now as not only brilliant but also revolutionary, one of the great thinkers of dangerous thoughts.\"--Walter Allen, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The best of Wilde's nonfictional prose can be found in \u003ci\u003eThe Artist as Critic\u003c\/i\u003e.\"--Michael Dirda, \u003ci\u003eWashington Post Book World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough known primarily as the irreverent but dazzling witty playwright who penned The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde was also an able and farsighted critic. He was an early advocate of criticism as an independent branch of literature and stressed its vital role in the creative process. Scholars continue to debate many of Wilde's critical positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded in Richard Ellmann's impressive collection of Wilde's criticism, is a wide selection of Wilde's book reviews as well as such famous longer works as \"The Portrait of Mr. W. H., \" \"The Soul of Man under Socialism, \" and the four essays which make up Intentions: \"The Decay of Lying, \" \"Pen, Pencil, and Poison, \" \"The Critic as Artist, \" and \"The Truth of Masks.\" The Artist as Critic will satisfy any Wilde fan's yearning for an essential reading of his critical work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 474\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25 x 8.46 x 5.68 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 1998\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45300049608806,"sku":"9780226897646","price":98.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/eENFQndUK1Y4QVlWMHM3Z3U1RG45UT09.webp?v=1773924629","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-artist-as-critic-critical-writings-of-oscar-wilde-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}