The Picture of Dorian Gray Contributor(s): Wilde, Oscar (Author) |
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ISBN: 1934169544 ISBN-13: 9781934169544 Publisher: Norilana Books OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2007 Annotation: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is a masterpiece of aestheticism and a moral parable. Dorian Gray is a young man of impossible physical beauty whose portrait -- painted by the artist Basil Hallward -- becomes connected on an occult level with the workings of his soul. Drawn into a corrupt and sensual life by the dissolute Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian remains young and beautiful, while the painting ages in his stead, ultimately becoming a monstrosity. Interwoven throughout is the author's brilliant commentary on beauty, art, love, and always, stunning wit. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Classics - Fiction | Fantasy - Historical - Fiction | Psychological |
Dewey: FIC |
Lexile Measure: 500 |
Series: Norilana Books Classics |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6" W x 9" (1.08 lbs) 228 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 8668 Reading Level: 7.7 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 14.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is a masterpiece of aestheticism and a moral parable. Dorian Gray is a young man of impossible physical beauty whose portrait -- painted by the artist Basil Hallward -- becomes connected on an occult level with the workings of his soul. Drawn into a corrupt and sensual life by the dissolute Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian remains young and beautiful, while the painting ages in his stead, ultimately becoming a monstrosity. Interwoven throughout is the author's brilliant commentary on beauty, art, love, and always, stunning wit. |