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Picture of Dorian Gray (Clydesdale Classics)
The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde's masterpiece and lone novel, has endured as a significant piece of literature partly due to its philosophical nature and artful prose, and partly because of the stir it caused upon its initial publication. Published originally in 1890 in Lippincott's Magazine, The Picture of Dorian Gray - often deemed by Wilde's contemporaries to be "indecent" - tells the story of an attractive young man eponymous with the title who desires to be eternally young. Dorian is the subject of a portrait by a painter named Basil Hallward, who deems Gray's beauty to be inconceivably great. Rather than having to age himself, young and egotistical Dorian longs for the painting to age instead so that he can remain young and beautiful. When he sells his soul in exchange for eternal youth - a concept Wilde derived from the German legend of Faust - Dorian begins a life of vice and debauchery with its sole aim being pleasure. Meanwhile, the painting documents each of his sins within its appearance. When Dorian confronts the painting again with Hallward, a slew of unfortunate events unfold.
Abundant with rich, philosophical themes and commentary, The Picture of Dorian Gray is a classic tale that warns its readers of the dangers that come with narcissism, self-indulgence, and ignorance.
These Clydesdale Classics feature classic books at reasonable prices. The series includes a preface, introduction, or foreword. Many of these works are the complete and unabridged version, while some have been translated or retold in modern English. These books are great for book reports or for assigned school reading. Each book is paperback and has a unique cover design by Brian Peterson.
Product Format: | Paperback |
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Brand: | Clydesdale Press |
Grades: | 8-AD |
ISBN: | 9781945186172 |
Length in Inches: | 8.25 |
Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
Weight in Pounds: | 0.5 |