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$5.32The Story
An astounding novel of decadence, debauchery, and secrecy
from one of Ireland's greatest writers.Ā Nominated as one of Americaās
best-loved novels by PBSāsĀ The Great American Read
Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray makes a Faustian bargain
to sell his soul in exchange for eternal youth and beauty. Under the influence
of Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life, where he is able
to indulge his desires while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite
society. Only Dorian's picture bears the traces of his decadence.
A knowing account of a secret life and an analysis of the
darker side of late Victorian society.Ā The Picture of Dorian GrayĀ offers
a disturbing portrait of an individual coming face to face with the reality of
his soul.Ā Shocking in its suggestion of unspeakable sin, this novel was
later used as evidence against Wilde when he was tried for indecency in
1895.Ā
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic
literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700Ā titles,
Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout
history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theĀ series to
provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by
distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as
up-to-dateĀ translations by award-winning translators.
About the Author
Oscar WildeĀ (1854ā1900) was an Irish writer, poet, and playwright. His novel,Ā The Picture of Dorian Gray, brought him lasting recognition, and he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era with a series of witty social satires, including his masterpiece,Ā The Importance of Being Earnest.
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An astounding novel of decadence, debauchery, and secrecy
from one of Ireland's greatest writers.Ā Nominated as one of Americaās
best-loved novels by PBSāsĀ The Great American Read
Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray makes a Faustian bargain
to sell his soul in exchange for eternal youth and beauty. Under the influence
of Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life, where he is able
to indulge his desires while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite
society. Only Dorian's picture bears the traces of his decadence.
A knowing account of a secret life and an analysis of the
darker side of late Victorian society.Ā The Picture of Dorian GrayĀ offers
a disturbing portrait of an individual coming face to face with the reality of
his soul.Ā Shocking in its suggestion of unspeakable sin, this novel was
later used as evidence against Wilde when he was tried for indecency in
1895.Ā
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic
literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700Ā titles,
Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout
history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theĀ series to
provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by
distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as
up-to-dateĀ translations by award-winning translators.
About the Author
Oscar WildeĀ (1854ā1900) was an Irish writer, poet, and playwright. His novel,Ā The Picture of Dorian Gray, brought him lasting recognition, and he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era with a series of witty social satires, including his masterpiece,Ā The Importance of Being Earnest.
