| Author |
Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 |
| Title |
The Picture of Dorian Gray
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Clarke, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story delves into themes of beauty, morality, and the nature of art through the life of its main character, Dorian Gray, a young man whose portrait reflects the consequences of his increasingly decadent and hedonistic lifestyle while he remains outwardly youthful and attractive. At the start of the novel, the scene is set in an artist's studio where Basil Hallward is painting a portrait of the extraordinarily handsome Dorian Gray, who is unaware of the profound impact he has on those around him. Lord Henry Wotton, Basil’s friend, comments on the portrait and expresses a fascination with Dorian, hinting at a charismatic yet morally complex influence he intends to exert over the young man. As the opening unfolds, Dorian's admiration for his own beauty becomes apparent, setting the stage for the internal and external conflicts he will face as he navigates the duality of his existence, juxtaposing his physical allure with the darker aspects of his character and choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Didactic fiction
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| Subject |
Supernatural -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Portraits -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
London (England) -- History -- 1800-1950 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Appearance (Philosophy) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Paranormal fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
26740 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 10, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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