{"product_id":"intentions-paperback","title":"Intentions - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOscar Wilde\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntentions\u003c\/i\u003e consists of multiple essays in which Wilde combats the popular argument that art must adhere to a moral standard and serve a benevolent purpose.\u003c\/b\u003e It's a direct contrast to longstanding tradition in contemporary literature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOscar Wilde delivers four irreverent essays that criticize the norm and celebrate the unexpected. \u003ci\u003eIntentions\u003c\/i\u003e features four of his works: \"The Decay of Lying,\" \"Pen, Pencil and Poison,\" \"The Critic as Artist\" and \"The Truth of Masks.\" They highlight different areas of contention within the artist community. This includes the role of critics in the creative process and the identification of their own artistic merit. Wilde also celebrates the controversial figure, Thomas Griffiths Wainewright, a brilliant painter and renown serial killer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOscar Wilde presents bold and unwavering thoughts about art and its place in society. He provides provocative examples that encourage further inspection. It's a compelling argument with similar themes appearing in his plays and sole novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Picture of Dorian Gray\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eIntentions\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA critical examination of the English Aesthetic movement and its promotion of \"art for art's sake.\" \u003ci\u003eIntentions\u003c\/i\u003e, by \u003cb\u003eOscar Wilde\u003c\/b\u003e, addresses his firm belief in the true freedom of expression. With this collection of essays, he explores how superficial and unconventional elements can influence the creation of a person's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767841292576,"sku":"9781513271309","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/418d13f905a689991cda509ce9f245d2.webp?v=1780318525","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/intentions-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}