The Soul of Man Under Socialism

'The Soul of Man Under Socialism' is an incisive essay on the nature of art, politics, freedom, and the individual. Insightful and sometimes satirical, it dissects the conventions of socialism, run as an authoritarian system. Wilde also goes on to discuss the role of the artist under capitalism and the relationship between the needs of the public and art itself. This essay also explores the idea of art as the central pillar of revolution. Divisive at its time of publication, 'The Soul of Man Under Socialism' is a fascinating read for those with an interest in art, politics, philosophy, and the great man himself.