The Picture of Dorian Gray (Special Edition) Signature Gilded Classics
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Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
21.03.2024
Verlag
Union SquareSeitenzahl
224
Maße (L/B/H)
18,2/12,3/1,7 cm
Gewicht
308 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4549-5294-7
Discover the story of Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray with this exquisite edition from Union Square & Co.’s Signature Gilded Editions series! The stunning Picture of Dorian Gray
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When handsome young Dorian Gray sees a painter's stunning portrait of him, he is transfixed by its reflection of his own beauty. He is also troubled by the knowledge that the image in the painting will remain forever youthful and handsome while he himself will grow older and less desirable. He wishes aloud that the roles were reversed, saying that he would give his soul if only the painting would suffer the ravages of time and he were to remain forever young. From that point on, Dorian lives a life of hedonistic indulgence, knowing that only the painting will show his moral corruption.
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde was first published in 1890. The story is set in late nineteenth-century London and follows the life of Dorian Gray, a young man enthralled with himself. Wilde’s first and only novel delivers a scathing critique of Victorian society's superficial judgments and hypocrisy. The novel provokes philosophical thought on the duality of human nature and the ethical consequences of surrendering to one's baser instincts. Though controversial in its time, The Picture of Dorian Gray has become a celebrated literary work still adapted today for its wit, social commentary, and timeless investigation of morality.
When handsome young Dorian Gray sees a painter's stunning portrait of him, he is transfixed by its reflection of his own beauty. He is also troubled by the knowledge that the image in the painting will remain forever youthful and handsome while he himself will grow older and less desirable. He wishes aloud that the roles were reversed, saying that he would give his soul if only the painting would suffer the ravages of time and he were to remain forever young. From that point on, Dorian lives a life of hedonistic indulgence, knowing that only the painting will show his moral corruption.
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde was first published in 1890. The story is set in late nineteenth-century London and follows the life of Dorian Gray, a young man enthralled with himself. Wilde’s first and only novel delivers a scathing critique of Victorian society's superficial judgments and hypocrisy. The novel provokes philosophical thought on the duality of human nature and the ethical consequences of surrendering to one's baser instincts. Though controversial in its time, The Picture of Dorian Gray has become a celebrated literary work still adapted today for its wit, social commentary, and timeless investigation of morality.
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rip dorian gray you would have loved botox
Miaow aus Aachen am 04.02.2026
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i'm so glad i decided to re-read this in english, the writing is stunning!!! definitely a book to take your time with, wonderfully dark and witty
it's at the top of every classic rec list for a reason
"I represent to you all the sins you never had the courage to commit..."
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This book, set in Victorian London, tells the story of a naive, young man named Dorian Gray, who is exquisitely beautiful. Basil Hallward paints an incredibly accurate portrait of him, capturing his beauty and youth. However, everything changes when Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton, who persuades him that youth is the most important and most powerful thing in life and must be preserved at all costs. Dorian, mesmerized by this idea, wishes that his portrait would grow old while he himself remains youthful. This is where the tale of beauty, art, and sin begins to unravel...
But if you don’t believe in sin, how could it have a cost?
This is a story about the loss of innocence, indulgence in sin and debauchery, and everything that happens in between. However, it is also an examination of the human soul - its struggle with vanity, hunger for immortality, and the consequences of a life devoid of responsibility. While Dorian comes to realize that physical beauty is finite, the tragic beauty of his story is not.
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The fatal picture
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