The Picture of Dorian Gray
By Oscar Wilde.
Description
Oscar Wilde, best known for his poetry and plays, explores aesthetics, strength of character, aging, and social convention in his only published novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Flattered by the attentions of a noted artist who credits Dorian’s youthful beauty as the foundation of his own aesthetic sense, the young man becomes enamored with a portrait of himself. Without seriously considering the consequences, Gray wishes that his portrait, rather than his own face and body, might endure the physical rigors of aging. Unexpectedly, his idle wish becomes a reality in this dark tale. ...
ISBN(s)
1619490587, 9781619490581
