The Picture Of Dorian Gray(Illustrated) - Oscar Wilde
- Illustrated Edition: This special edition includes 20 stunning illustrations, each capturing key moments from the chapters, bringing Wilde's masterful tale to vivid life.
- Bonus Features: In addition to the novel, this edition comes with an engaging summary, a comprehensive list of characters, and a detailed biography of Oscar Wilde, offering readers deeper insight into the story and its creator.
Explore the sumptuous and eerie realm of Oscar Wilde's "Dorian Gray Picture," which is offered in a special illustrated version that revitalizes this timeless work. Go on a journey with Dorian Gray, a young guy of unparalleled beauty and purity who is the subject of a photo that hides a dark secret. Under the cynical influence of Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian strives for eternal youth and beauty. His picture matures and rots in his place, signifying the rot of his soul, horrifyingly fulfilling this dream.
Set against the backdrop of Victorian London, Wilde's novel is a brilliant exploration of vanity, moral duplicity, and the pursuit of beauty at a devastating cost. As Dorian delves deeper into a world of hedonism and selfish indulgence, his outward appearance remains unmarred by time or conscience, while the portrait hidden away becomes a grotesque testament to his inner depravity.
With its meticulously chosen pictures, this version not only makes for an engrossing read, but it also deepens your comprehension of Wilde's masterwork with an incisive synopsis, an extensive character list, and an instructive biography of the author. This illustrated version of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a must-have for anybody who recognizes the ability of literature to challenge and captivate, regardless of whether you've been a longstanding devotee of Wilde or are just now getting into his work.
EAN: 9783143790090
- Illustrated Edition: This special edition includes 20 stunning illustrations, each capturing key moments from the chapters, bringing Wilde's masterful tale to vivid life.
- Bonus Features: In addition to the novel, this edition comes with an engaging summary, a comprehensive list of characters, and a detailed biography of Oscar Wilde, offering readers deeper insight into the story and its creator.
Explore the sumptuous and eerie realm of Oscar Wilde's "Dorian Gray Picture," which is offered in a special illustrated version that revitalizes this timeless work. Go on a journey with Dorian Gray, a young guy of unparalleled beauty and purity who is the subject of a photo that hides a dark secret. Under the cynical influence of Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian strives for eternal youth and beauty. His picture matures and rots in his place, signifying the rot of his soul, horrifyingly fulfilling this dream.
Set against the backdrop of Victorian London, Wilde's novel is a brilliant exploration of vanity, moral duplicity, and the pursuit of beauty at a devastating cost. As Dorian delves deeper into a world of hedonism and selfish indulgence, his outward appearance remains unmarred by time or conscience, while the portrait hidden away becomes a grotesque testament to his inner depravity.
With its meticulously chosen pictures, this version not only makes for an engrossing read, but it also deepens your comprehension of Wilde's masterwork with an incisive synopsis, an extensive character list, and an instructive biography of the author. This illustrated version of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a must-have for anybody who recognizes the ability of literature to challenge and captivate, regardless of whether you've been a longstanding devotee of Wilde or are just now getting into his work.
EAN: 9783143790090