{"product_id":"the-artist-as-critic-critical-writings-of-oscar-wilde-9780226897646","title":"The Artist as Critic: Critical Writings of Oscar Wilde","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough known primarily as the irreverent but dazzlingly 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 Wildes critical positions.  Included in Richard Ellmanns impressive collection of Wildes criticism  The Artist as Critic  is a wide selection of Wildes 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 Intentions. The Artist as Critic will satisfy any Wilde fans yearning for an essential reading of his critical work.  \"Wilde . . . emerges now as not only brilliant but also revolutionary  one of the great thinkers of dangerous thoughts.\"Walter Allen  New York Times Book Review  \"The best of Wildes nonfictional prose can be found in The Artist as Critic.\"Michael Dirda  Washington Post Book World\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279490867253,"sku":"ByrdShop_0226897648","price":44.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780226897646.jpg?v=1780600650","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-artist-as-critic-critical-writings-of-oscar-wilde-9780226897646","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}