Wilde, Oscar
The Picture of Dorian Gray (Arcturus Ornate Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781398812321
- author:
- Wilde, Oscar
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Arcturus Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 1.8 x 11 x 11 centimetres (0.22
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A luxurious gift edition of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, presented with gold foil embossing and gilded page edges, is a beautiful tribute to this iconic novel. In this cautionary tale, the protagonist's portrait ages instead of himself, leading to a life of excess and depravity with shocking consequences. The novel's exploration of the frailty of human beauty and sensual experience remains a powerful commentary on the human condition. Published in 1891, The Picture of Dorian Gray has become a staple of gothic literature, and its themes continue to resonate with readers today. This beautifully bound edition, part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, features deluxe ivory paper and makes a lovely gift for anyone interested in Wilde's work. Wilde's only novel, it was subject to much controversy and criticism in its time, but its enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless themes and masterful storytelling.
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