In the library of a country house in Nottinghamshire, Vivian is writing an article about the importance of lying, when he is interrupted by Cyril, who tries to tempt him away, but instead is drawn into a discussion about art, nature, literature and imagination.
The Decay of Lying sees Wilde explore his deepest preoccupations about the relationship between life and art, and examine the work of such writers as Shakespeare and Balzac.
- ISBN10 1847490670
- ISBN13 9781847490674
- Publish Date 1 June 2008 (first published 31 August 1995)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 May 2014
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Alma Books Ltd
- Imprint Oneworld Classics Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 120
- Language English