[BB] The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (Penguin …, Sembawang

Format: Paperback
Condition: New but Old Stock (Mild wear, mild foxing)
Genre: (Penguin Classics / Gothic / Paranormal / Horror)



The Picture of Dorian Gray
by Oscar Wilde


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 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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