Overview
Oscar Wilde’s classic, alluring novel of a man so obsessed with his appearance that he sacrifices his soul for eternal youth—with an introduction by Jeffrey EugenidesNow a critically acclaimed Broadway play starring Sarah Snook!
Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read
Fascinated by his own beautiful portrait, Dorian Gray makes a Faustian pact to exchange his soul for perpetual youth and beauty. Guided by Lord Henry Wotton, he embarks on a life of corruption, satisfying his desires while still appearing as a respectable gentleman to society. Only Dorian's portrait shows the signs of his moral decline.
An insightful depiction of a hidden life and a critique of the darker facets of late Victorian society, The Picture of Dorian Gray provides a chilling portrayal of a man confronting the reality of his soul. Shocking in its implications of forbidden transgressions, this novel was later used as evidence against Oscar Wilde during his 1895 trial for indecency.
The book, The Picture of Dorian Gray (Modern Library Classics) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9780375751516 in Paperback by Oscar Wilde may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
06/01/1998
ISBN-10:
0375751513
ISBN-13:
9780375751516
Pages:
304
Publisher:
Random House Publishing Group
