Description
In Oscar Wilde's timeless novel, the pursuit of eternal youth and beauty leads a handsome young man down a path of moral decay. As Dorian Gray makes a Faustian bargain, his portrait ages and corrupts in his stead, reflecting the sins he commits while he remains eternally youthful. This exploration of aestheticism, influence, and the duality of human nature scandalized Victorian society and continues to provoke thought on the relationship between art, life, and consequence.
Available Editions
paperback
Modern Library
Published Jan 1, 1998
254 pages
ISBN: 9780375751516
paperback
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published Jan 1, 2011
186 pages
ISBN: 9781463703530
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 2003
252 pages
ISBN: 9780141439570
paperback
Grupo Editorial Norma
Published Jan 1, 2013
300 pages
ISBN: 9789580462163
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Details
First Published
1890
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.