The Picture of Dorian Gray; The Importance of Being Earnest
by Wilde, Oscar
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0679600019
- ISBN 13
- 9780679600015
- Seller
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Kellerberrin, Western Australia, Australia
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Synopsis
A beautiful young man, Dorian Gray, sits for a portrait. In the garden of the artist's house he falls into conversation with Lord Wotton, who convinces him that only beauty is worth pursuing. Gray wishes that his portrait, and not himself, might age and show the effects of time. His wish comes true, and wild, hedonistic pursuits horribly disfigure the portrait. This Faustian story caused much controversy when it was first published, as it discusses decadent art and culture, and homosexuality. It is now considered one of the great pieces of modern Western literature.
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- Bookseller
- N & A Smiles (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4309
- Title
- The Picture of Dorian Gray; The Importance of Being Earnest
- Author
- Wilde, Oscar
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0679600019
- ISBN 13
- 9780679600015
- Publisher
- Spain: The Booklovers Library 1986 8vo 254pp
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 1986
- Keywords
- GOTHIC SUPERNATURAL FANTASY SCIENCE FICTION, & HORROR
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