The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is a revised edition published by Penguin on February 4, 2003, featuring 304 pages in English. This novel explores themes of decadence, debauchery, and secrecy through the story of Dorian Gray, who becomes captivated by his own portrait and makes a Faustian bargain for eternal youth and beauty. Under the influence of Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian leads a double life, indulging in his desires while maintaining a facade of respectability, with only his portrait revealing the consequences of his actions.
Readers will find a profound examination of the darker aspects of late Victorian society and the complexities of a secret life. The narrative delves into the psychological implications of Dorian’s choices and the impact of his moral decay, as his portrait bears the marks of his sins. This edition invites readers to reflect on the nature of beauty and the soul, making it a significant work within the realms of fiction and literary classics.
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An astounding novel of decadence, debauchery, and secrecy from one of Ireland’s greatest writers. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read
Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray makes a Faustian bargain to sell his soul in exchange for eternal youth and beauty. Under the influence of Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life, where he is able to indulge his desires while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite society. Only Dorian’s picture bears the traces of his decadence.
A knowing account of a secret life and an analysis of the darker side of late Victorian society. The Picture of Dorian Gray offers a disturbing portrait of an individual coming face to face with the reality of his soul. Shocking in its suggestion of unspeakable sin, this novel was later used as evidence against Wilde when he was tried for indecency in 1895.
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