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The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray

by Oscar Wilde
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About this book

In this celebrated work, his only novel, Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind.

Book Details

ISBN13 9780486278070
ISBN10 0486278077
Series/Work OL8193416W View on OpenLibrary
Publisher Dover Publications
Language ENG
Created At January 30, 2025
Updated At January 30, 2025
Last OL update January 18, 2025

Subjects

823/.8 Aging Apparence (Philosophie) Appearance (Philosophy) Appearance (philosophy)--fiction British and irish drama (dramatic works by one author) British and irish fiction (fictional works by one author) Children's fiction Classic fiction Classics Comics & graphic novels, fantasy Conduct of life Conduct of life, fiction Conduct of life--fiction Didactic fiction Drama (dramatic works by one author) Drama, history and criticism Education England, fiction English fiction

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