The most important of Wilde’s critical works, published in May 1891, is a volume titled ''Intentions''. It consists of four essays: “The Decay of Lying,” “Pen, Pencil and Poison,” “The Critic as Artist,” and “The Truth of Masks.” | The most important of Wilde’s critical works, published in May 1891, is a volume titled ''Intentions''. It consists of four essays: “The Decay of Lying,” “Pen, Pencil and Poison,” “The Critic as Artist,” and “The Truth of Masks.” |