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The Picture of Dorian Gray

By Oscar Wilde
Series: Collins Classics
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In The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, a young and handsome man named Dorian Gray becomes the subject of a portrait that captures his youthful beauty. Influenced by a hedonistic mentor, Dorian wishes to remain forever young while the portrait ages in his place. His desire leads him down a dark path of moral corruption and vanity, as his hidden secrets manifest in the painting.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a blend of horror and supernatural elements intertwined with themes of vanity, art, and moral corruption. Oscar Wilde's wittily penned narrative explores the consequences of a life devoted to hedonism, making it a fascinating read for those intrigued by the psychological decline of its protagonist.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray

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How sad it is! I shall grow old, and horrid, and dreadful. But this picture will remain always young… If it was only the other way!

The Picture of Dorian Gray, Wilde's first and only published novel, recounts the story of handsome Dorian Gray who, upon having his portrait painted, desires that it will age and grow ugly while he may remain eternally beautiful. The painting, which reflects each of Gray's sins and transgressions in its hideousness, haunts him until it finally becomes unbearable. In this dark tale of duplicity and mortality, Wilde creates a world where art and reality collide.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is admired for its gothic and philosophical depth, with readers often praising its exploration of themes like vanity, moral corruption, and the nature of beauty. Oscar Wilde's wit and eloquent prose are frequently highlighted, though some might note that the pacing can be slow at times. Overall, it remains a compelling classic in the horror and supernatural genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007351053

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Born in Ireland in 1856, Oscar Wilde was a noted essayist, playwright, fairy tale writer and poet, as well as an early leader of the Aesthetic Movement. His plays include: An Ideal Husband, Salome, A Woman of No Importance, and Lady Windermere's Fan. Among his best known stories are The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Canterville Ghost.

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