"Beauty is a form of genius – and indeed, superior to genius, because it does not need interpretation." One of the most unorthodox novels of modern times, The Picture of Dorian Gray tells the gripping story of the hedonist Dorian, who, captivated by the extremely beautiful portrait crafted by the painter Basil Hallward, sells his soul in exchange for eternal youth and eternal beauty.
Under the influence of his friend, Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian will succumb to a debauched lifestyle that he keeps hidden from high society, in the eyes of which he remains a gentleman. The portrait, in contrast to his flawless appearance, bears the marks of his deterioration.
Hints at the unspeakable sins in which the hero indulges caused scandal when the book was first published in 1891 – the book was used as evidence in the trial of Oscar Wilde in 1895. Of course, the British critics of the time did not warmly welcome this work, although the words of its author, "Leave my book, please, in the immortality it deserves," proved rather prophetic.
Today, more than a hundred years after its initial publication, the Faustian tale of moral decline by Oscar Wilde continues to captivate.
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- Author
- Oscar Wilde
- Publisher
- Metaichmio
- Publishers
- -
- Type
- Classic Literature
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 392
- Release Date
- 5/2015
- Publication Date
- 2015
- Dimensions
- 17x12 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9786180301557
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