The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

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Author Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
Title The Picture of Dorian Gray
Note 1890, 13-chapter version
Note Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Alfred J. Drake. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde is a novel written in the late 19th century. It explores themes ofbeauty, hedonism, and the consequences of living a life focused solely on sensory experience through the experiences of its main character, Dorian Gray. At its core is a young man whose portrait, created by the artist Basil Hallward, mysteriously reflects the consequences of Dorian's actions, allowing him to maintain his youthful appearance while his moral decay is displayed in the painting. At the start of the novel, we encounter Basil Hallward in his studio, admiring a portrait he has created of the beautiful young Dorian Gray. Lord Henry Wotton, Basil's friend, teases him about the portrait and pressures him to showcase it to the public, but Basil refuses, claiming he has poured too much of himself into the work. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at Basil's deep feelings for Dorian and introduces the budding relationship between Dorian and Lord Henry, who represents a seductive, hedonistic worldview. Dorian's youth and beauty captivate both men, setting the stage for his eventual fall into moral chaos as he grapples with the implications of his actions and the enchantment of youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Didactic fiction
Subject Supernatural -- Fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject Portraits -- Fiction
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 -- Fiction
Subject London (England) -- History -- 1800-1950 -- Fiction
Subject Appearance (Philosophy) -- Fiction
Subject Paranormal fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 4078
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 9, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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