Addison-Wesley Longman, Limited
Description
Oscar Wilde’s only novel is the dreamlike story of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty.
In this celebrated work Wilde forged
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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.
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Genres
Literary Fiction
Tags
Fiction
Literary
Reading Moods
Suspenseful & Thrilling
Chilling & Creepy
Tragic & Heart-Wrenching
Mysterious & Intriguing
Contributors
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Publishing Info
Publisher
Addison-Wesley Longman, Limited
Month-Year
Mar, 2000
ISBN
ISBN-13: 9780582430921
ISBN-10: 0582430925
Language
English
No. of Pages
72
Format
Paperback
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