The Picture of Dorian Gray

a Gothic and philosophical novel by Oscar Wilde, first published complete in the July 1890 issue of Lippincott's Monthly Magazine. Fearing the story was indecent, the magazine's editor deleted roughly five hundred words.

Autori

• Oscar Wilde

Parametri

• 172 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Narrativa

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Exploring themes of beauty, hedonism, and morality, the novel follows Dorian Gray, whose portrait ages while he remains youthful, reflecting his moral decay. Influenced by artist Basil Hallward and the decadent philosophies of Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian embarks on a life of indulgence. Initially published in a censored form, Wilde's work sparked controversy, leading to a revised edition that included a famous preface defending art's autonomy. This single novel by Wilde remains a significant Gothic exploration of the consequences of vanity and excess.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020

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