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The Picture of Dorian Gray

By Oscar Wilde
Series: Flame Tree Collectable Classics
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, a classic in the Horror & Supernatural genre, tells the story of a young man, Dorian Gray, whose portrait captures not just his physical likeness but also begins to reflect the corruption of his soul. As Dorian indulges in a life of hedonism and moral decline, the portrait becomes increasingly grotesque, serving as a visual reminder of the consequences of his sins. This novel explores themes of beauty, vanity, and the cost of living a life devoid of moral constraints.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a blend of gothic horror and philosophical exploration, diving into themes of vanity, morality, and the supernatural. It may appeal to those who love richly descriptive prose and thought-provoking narratives about the consequences of living a life dominated by hedonistic pursuits.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.

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A stunning new edition with deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers, and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.

The young, beautiful, and highly susceptible Dorian Gray is pulled into the hedonistic haze of London's high society, where he falls under the pernicious influence of Lord Henry Wotton. Oscar Wilde's nightmarish tale gorges on pleasure and sin, corruption and vanity, as the story takes further dark twists and a Faustian deal threatens Gray's very soul. He will go to any lengths to keep his fleeting beauty and youth, but his painted portrait reveals the truth of his dark and twisted nature, changing its appearance at every misdeed, until the monstrous horror of Dorian's scarred soul is too much for him to bear.

The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Hardback Deluxe edition, foiled and embossed, with gilded edges.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray has been praised for its exploration of aestheticism and moral corruption, with reviewers often highlighting Oscar Wilde's witty prose and the novel's philosophical depth. Critics appreciate its compelling narrative and themes concerning the consequences of vanity and hedonism. Despite its initial controversy, it remains a celebrated classic for its provocative examination of the duality of human nature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839641817

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing

Edition: New edition

Contributors:

  • Contributions by Judith John

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 93.0mm

Height: 150.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

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Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Literary Fiction Oscar Wilde Series: Flame Tree Collectable Classics

About the Author

Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin in 1854. A brilliant poet, playwright, and wit, Wilde was a phenomenon in 19th century England, advocating the importance of style in life and art. Wilde studied at Oxford University then left for America where his flamboyant personality and air of sophistication and eccentricity caused a media sensation. He was immortalised by the stories he wrote for children such as The Happy Prince and his supernatural masterpiece, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Judith John (Glossary) is a writer and editor specializing in literature and history. She has worked as an editor on major educational projects, including English A: Literature for the Pearson International Baccalaureate series. Judith's major research interests include Romantic and Gothic literature, and Renaissance drama.

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