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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.

This like-new first American edition 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 red lettering on the spine of the book. On Literature by Umberto Eco is a collection of essays in which the renowned Italian author and semiotician reflects on the nature and role of literature. This work offers a deep dive into Eco’s thoughts on a variety of literary topics, ranging from the classics of world literature to modern narratives and the changing landscape of reading and writing.