Description
In this celebrated work, his only novel, Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind.
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 10/13/1993
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.20w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9780486278070
ISBN10: 0486278077
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Classics
About the Author
Poet and playwright Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) remains best known for his comedies of the 1890s, including The Importance of Being Earnest, and for his tragic imprisonment and untimely death.
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