Het portret van Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

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Author Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
Translator Couperus-Baud, Elizabeth, 1867-1960
Uniform Title Picture of Dorian Gray. Dutch
Title Het portret van Dorian Gray
Note Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Anne Dreze and Marc D'Hooghe
Summary "Het portret van Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde is a novel written during the late 19th century." The story revolves around the character Dorian Gray, a remarkably beautiful young man whose portrait is painted by the artist Basil Hallward. The themes of vanity, morality, and the nature of beauty are explored as Dorian becomes entranced by a life of excess and hedonism after encountering Lord Henry Wotton, a character who espouses a philosophy of indulgence without regard for consequence. "The opening of the novel sets a lush, atmospheric scene in the artist's studio, filled with the fragrance of roses and lilacs." We are introduced to Basil Hallward, who is preoccupied with the portrait of Dorian Gray, which he believes to be his finest work. Lord Henry Wotton, another key character, engages Basil in conversation, expressing curiosity about Dorian, whom Basil has not yet revealed to him. As the dialogue unfolds, Lord Henry's hedonistic worldview starkly contrasts with Basil's protective feelings for Dorian, creating an undercurrent of tension. The stage is set for Dorian's eventual introduction, which will lead to profound transformations in his character and life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Didactic fiction
Subject Supernatural -- Fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject Portraits -- Fiction
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 -- Fiction
Subject London (England) -- History -- 1800-1950 -- Fiction
Subject Appearance (Philosophy) -- Fiction
Subject Paranormal fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 10512
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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