Project Gutenberg 1997-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 764 Wilde, Oscar 1854 1900 Wilde, Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Essays and Lectures The rise of historical criticism -- The English renaissance of art -- House decoration -- Art and the handicraftsman -- Lecture to art students -- London models -- Poems in prose. Transcribed from the 1913 Methuen and Co edition by David Price "Essays and Lectures" by Oscar Wilde is a collection of critical essays and public lectures that was likely written during the late 19th century. The work reflects Wilde's sharp wit and keen observations on a variety of topics, including art, criticism, and societal norms. The opening portion introduces his essay titled "The Rise of Historical Criticism," outlining the evolution of criticism as a reaction to authority and the development of democracy, philosophy, and science in thought. The opening of the collection discusses the nature and significance of historical criticism, emphasizing its connection to freedom of thought and the progression of society. Wilde argues that historical criticism is integral to understanding literature and culture, positioning it as a methodological approach that challenges traditional narratives. He explores various cultures, particularly focusing on the Greeks as pioneers of this critical spirit. The essay sets the stage for Wilde's broader examination of intellectual history and its implications for understanding human progress and artistic expression throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Essays PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 344124 2025-08-01T07:18:08.547827 text/html 345962 2013-03-12T18:28:22 text/html 124374 2013-03-12T18:31:33 text/html application/zip 198821 2025-08-01T07:18:15.333764 application/epub+zip 202321 2025-08-01T07:18:11.254802 application/epub+zip 197670 2025-08-01T07:18:10.094812 application/epub+zip 371153 2025-08-01T07:18:18.404781 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349493 2025-08-01T07:18:14.495790 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 321327 2022-09-01T08:05:49.213178 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 325637 2025-08-01T07:18:07.910803 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 325394 2013-03-12T18:28:16 text/plain; charset=utf-8 121031 2013-03-12T18:31:33 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18558 2025-08-01T07:18:18.534747 application/rdf+xml 14068 2025-08-01T07:18:10.593795 image/jpeg 3650 2025-08-01T07:18:10.344827 image/jpeg 194337 2025-08-01T07:18:08.574829 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia