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The Picture of Dorian Gray
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Perfect for young adults interested in classics that explore themes of beauty, morality, and the consequences of a hedonistic lifestyle.
When Dorian Gray discovers the devastating power of his good looks, his wholesome existence gives way to a sordid life of excess, corruption and worse. But hidden away in his attic is a portrait whose surface tells a different story. . .
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When Dorian Gray discovers the devastating power of his good looks—not just on women but on everyone who crosses his path—his wholesome existence gives way to a sordid life of excess, corruption, and worse. Dorian, it seems, can get away with anything. But hidden away in his attic is a portrait whose surface tells a very different story...
The Picture of Dorian Gray explores themes of vanity, moral duplicity, and the consequences of a life led by aesthetics rather than ethics. As Wilde crafts this cautionary tale, the narrative delves into the depths of human desires and the pursuit of eternal youth and beauty.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781407159157
Publisher: Scholastic
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 May 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Scholastic Press
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 141.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 190g
Pages: 272
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