The Picture of Dorian Gray
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 .. Read less
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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.
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Subject: Language Arts
Brand: Dover Publications
Publisher Date: 10/13/1993
Author: Oscar Wilde
Dimensions: 8.25 x 5.19
UPC: 9780486278070
Pages: 176
