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Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Paperback (Dover Publications Oct. 13, 1993) , Reprint edition

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.

Series
Dover Thrift Editions
ISBN
0486278077 / 9780486278070
Pages
176
Weight
4.8 oz.
Dimensions
5.2 x 0.5 in.

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