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This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, brown cloth boards, and black lettering on the spine of the book. Beautiful Untrue Things: Forging Oscar Wilde's Extraordinary Afterlife is a scholarly work by Gregory Mackie, first published in 2019 by the University of Toronto Press. hrough meticulous research, Mackie sheds light on the paradoxical relationship between authenticity and forgery, illustrating how these "beautiful untrue things" have influenced the perception of Wilde's work and legacy. Beautiful Untrue Things has been praised for its insightful analysis and engaging narrative, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in Oscar Wilde, literary forgery, and the dynamics of authorial identity.