"Wilde vs. Whistler: A Violent Correspondence on Art between Oscar Wilde and James A. McNeill Whistler" is a unique publication that preserves the experience of the art battle of the two great artists of the 19th century. Oscar Wilde and James McNeill Whistler, known for their refined tastes and critical views of art, have a heated debate in this collection of letters. They discuss not only aesthetic views, but also art itself, cultural traditions and the role of the artist in society. This book is an unforgettable travel insight into the world of high ideas, sophistication and conflicts that arise on the edge of genius."