“It is one of the most sincere, of all self-revelations, and will go far towards setting Oscar Wilde’s memory right with the world for which he affected to care so little.”
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| N. Y. Times. 10: 205. Ap. 1, ‘05. 450w. |
“The analysis of sorrow, which occupies a considerable part of the volume, is without question, worthy of living and doubtless will live. Least of all its qualities should this book be commended for its literary style and yet for its style alone it is worthy of reading.”
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| + + | Pub. Opin. 38: 592. Ap. 15, ‘05. 470w. |
Wilde, Oscar. [Intentions.] [*]$1.50. Brentano’s.
Four essays which gayly and ruthlessly assail what we have thought were truths, and give us others in their place. The decay of lying, defends lying as a fine art; Pen, pencil and poison, is an artistic appreciation of that prince of poisoners, Thomas Griffiths Wainewright; The critic as artist, in dialogue form, is divided into two parts containing some remarks upon the importance of doing nothing, and upon the importance of discussing every thing. The concluding essay, The truth of masks, is styled A note on illusion.
[*] “Disciple-wise, the editor of the present reprint is rather zealous than judicious in his manner of introducing the text.” H. W. Boynton.
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[*] “‘Intentions’ is an interesting book to the student of literature; it contains much that is well put; but even its virtues are vitiated by a false conception of the real meaning of life.” Edward Fuller.
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| Dial. 39: 213. O. 1, ‘05. 50w. |