The Decay of Lying
Penguin Classics
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
