Στοχασμοί by Oscar Wilde
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"Στοχασμοί" by Oscar Wilde is a collection of essays and dialogues written in the early 20th century. The book delves into aesthetic and philosophical principles, exploring the significance of art and creativity in contrast to the mundane realities of life. Wilde, known for his keen wit and profound insights, underscores the importance of imagination and artistic expression through various discussions, primarily featuring characters discussing their beliefs. At the start of this work,
the reader is introduced to the characters Κυρίλλος and Βίβιαν in a library setting, where they engage in a lively conversation about the nature of art and reality. Βίβιαν expresses a disillusionment with nature, claiming that the more one studies art, the less one appreciates the natural world, while Κυρίλλος advocates for experiencing the outdoor beauty. This exchange sets the stage for a broader critique of realism, as Βίβιαν plans to write an article titled “Η παρακμή της ψευδολογίας” ("The Decline of Falsehood"), emphasizing the importance of imaginative creativity in literature and art amidst the growing influence of a mundane and documentary-style approach in contemporary works. Through their discussion, Wilde establishes the thematic foundation of the book regarding art's elevated role in human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Marpoutzoglou, Alex G. |
| Uniform Title | Intentions. Greek |
| Title | Στοχασμοί |
| Note | Translation of: Intentions |
| Credits | Produced by Sophia Canoni. Thanks to George Canonis for his major work in proofreading |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 99.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | Greek |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Authorship |
| Subject | English drama |
| Subject | Authors, English -- 19th century -- Drama |
| Subject | Art critics -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Wainewright, Thomas Griffiths, 1794-1847 |
| Subject | Poisoners -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34767 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34767-7 |
| Release Date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 393 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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