The Picture of Dorian Gray: A captivating Victorian literary classic on beauty and corruption

The Picture of Dorian Gray: A captivating Victorian literary classic on beauty and corruption

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Romance Mystery Science Fiction +11 more
Formaat Paperback
Pagina's 240
Taal Engels
Gepubliceerd May 24, 2022
Uitgever William Collins
ISBN-10 0008516111
ISBN-13 9780008516116

Beschrijving

Oscar Wilde's timeless tale delves into the complexities of beauty, morality, and the human soul. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, it follows the poignant journey of Dorian Gray, a young man whose portrait captures his youthful beauty while he indulges in a life of hedonism and excess. As he becomes increasingly obsessed with remaining youthful and alluring, the distinctions between virtue and vice begin to blur, leading to dire consequences.

The novel explores profound themes of aestheticism and the superficial nature of society's values. Wilde's eloquent prose and sharp wit invite readers to reflect on the cost of yielding to temptation, ultimately laying bare the darkness that can reside within an apparently unblemished exterior. As Dorian's choices ripple through his life, the tension between the outward appearance and inner reality raises questions about the true essence of beauty and the human condition.

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anna67464

Sep 26, 2025

Very captivating, the ending was so sudden. I enjoyed the perspectives that were discussed, making me reflect on these views of women and beauty in modern society.

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