Wilde, Oscar
The Picture of Dorian Gray (Word Cloud Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781945186172
- author:
- Wilde, Oscar
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Clydesdale Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 204
- Dimensions:
- 20.83 x 13.72 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray is a philosophical and haunting tale of vanity, sin, and the human condition. First published in 1890, this novella explores the consequences of a young man's desire to remain eternally young and beautiful, and the terrible price he pays for it. Through the lens of art and morality, Wilde examines the darker aspects of human nature, revealing the devastating effects of narcissism, self-indulgence, and ignorance. As the painting that serves as a symbol of Dorian's soul slowly reflects the true state of his heart, the boundaries between reality and art blur, leading to a tragic confrontation that will leave readers unsettled. This thought-provoking and deeply unsettling novella has endured for generations, its themes and commentary remaining as relevant today as they were when first written.
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