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Dive into a gothic world of obsession, excess, and debauchery with this stunning edition of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray. Artist Basil Hallward has sent a gift. A portrait that perfectly captures young Dorian Gray's handsome features. When Lord Henry tempts Dorian with a new lifestyle of hedonism and pleasure, he realizes that he would sell his soul for an eternity of debauchery. Oscar Wilde's only published novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, is a dark and sinful story of excess and vice. This collectible edition of The Picture of Dorian Gray features: An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by a notable scholarUnabridged text
This haunting classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library.
This haunting classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library.
Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Little Women, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0785847154
ISBN13:9780785847151
Release Date:July 2025
Publisher:Chartwell Books
Length:240 Pages
Weight:1.23 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 7.8"
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6 ratings
Enthralling. Classic
Published by X , 8 months ago
oscar wilde is such a vivid author you feel like you're in the book.
A bit overrated
Published by Marii , 1 year ago
Honestly, the beginning and the end are the most entertaining and gripping part of the book. A few of the later chapters were very very slow and basically goes on and on in mindless descriptions of the things he collects and stories he becomes infatuated with. It was mehh in my opinion.
The Best Classic
Published by Fiona , 2 years ago
This is the best classic I've ever read, and nothing will convince me otherwise.
Lovee
Published by romina , 2 years ago
i love this book , gives me gay vibes but im only on like chapter 3
The Ugly Side Of Beauty
Published by Ket_zees_reads , 4 years ago
I didn’t find anything I didn’t enjoy in this story, I would’ve liked it to be longer, granted, Lord Henry’s character was pretty unlikable but also very interesting, he poisoned the mind of naive and beautiful Dorian, and was the biggest influence to his downfall, sometimes it sucks to be so beautiful.
A Thrilling Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I first was introduced to Dorian Gray through a book club, and I thought 'Oh no, Oscar Wilde, here I go, another hard to read boring society book". I was wrong. Within the first two chapters of Dorian Gray I was intrigued and fascinated. This book deals with several issues that are as important now as they are today: the way our culture worships beauty and youth, an admiration that boarders on homosexual love, virtues, the differences between men and women, and what art is and what makes it truly art. Dorian Gray is a beautiful young man, who sees a portrait of himself and says "How sad it is! I shall grow old, and horrible, and dreadful. But this picture will remain always young...If only it were the other way! If it were I who was to be always young, and the portrait to grow old...I would give my soul for that!" The book takes off from there, leading you from a small theater to great parties. While younger readers may find some of the wording as tough as an old gym shoe, anyone older than 13 with an interest in mystery, romance, and how society runs, will find this a pleasurable and haunting read.
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