The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Paperback Book

Description: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life; indulging his desires in secret while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite society. Only his portrait bears the traces of his decadence. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Wildes classic tale of corrupted innocence and debauchery, part of a new series of five Oscar Wilde titlesEnthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life; indulging his desires in secret while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite society. Only his portrait bears the traces of his decadence. The novel was a succ s de scandale and the book was later used as evidence against Wilde at the Old Bailey in 1895. It has lost none of its power to fascinate and disturb. Notes Part of a new series of 5 Wilde titles published this month, this is his only novel, a classic tale of corrupted innocence and debauchery. Author Biography Wit, intellectual, aesthete and raconteur, Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin in 1854. His writing - including childrens stories, poetry, philosophical essays, a novel and several hugely popular plays - made him the greatest celebrity of his day, and he remains one of the worlds most frequently-quoted and well-loved writers. Details ISBN014119264X Author Oscar Wilde Year 2010 ISBN-10 014119264X ISBN-13 9780141192642 Media Book Series Oscar Wilde Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.8 Birth 1854 Death 1900 Short Title PICT OF DORIAN GRAY Residence Dublin, IE Imprint Penguin Classics Pages 256 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2010-04-01 Qualifications QC Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Publication Date 2010-04-01 Audience General NZ Release Date 2010-06-14 AU Release Date 2010-06-14 Alternative 9780141439570 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:27075718;

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