The Picture of Dorian Gray (Collins Classics)

Name: The Picture of Dorian Gray (Collins Classics)
Rating: 4.275362491607666 (69 reviews)

Oscar Wilde

Jun 2010 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

4.3

69 reviews

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'How sad it is! I shall grow old, and horrid, and dreadful. But this picture will remain always young... If it was only the other way!'

Wilde's first and only published novel recounts the story of handsome Dorian Gray who upon having his portrait painted desires that it will age and grow ugly while he may remain eternally beautiful. The painting, which reflects each of Gray's sins and transgressions in its hideousness, haunts him until it finally becomes unbearable. In this dark tale of duplicity and mortality, Wilde creates a world where art and reality collide.

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4.3

69 reviews

Virag Padalkar

February 6, 2014

1. Well written. Convoluted plot but held together by Wilde's mastery over the language. 2. Basil and Wotton seem to be Dorian's good and bad side respectively in a metaphorical sense. 3. Given Wilde's turbulent life, the tale is quite extraordinary!

4 people found this review helpful

Gigi Dk

January 20, 2016

My ultimate philosopher Mr. Wooten.

1 person found this review helpful

Melissa Wilbanks

September 15, 2015

The Picture of Dorian Grey

3 people found this review helpful

About the author

Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born on the 16th October 1854 and died on the 30th November 1900. He was an Irish playwright, poet, and author of numerous short stories and one novel. Known for his biting wit, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially The Importance of Being Earnest.

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