On its first publication
The Picture of Dorian Gray was regarded as dangerously modern in its depiction of fin-de-siècle decadence.
In this celebrated work, his only novel, Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde’s most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind.
The Picture of Dorian Gray was regarded as dangerously modern in its depiction of fin-de-siècle decadence.
In this celebrated work, his only novel, Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde’s most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind.
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Langue Anglais ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9788826465500 ● Taille du fichier 0.3 MB ● Maison d’édition David De Angelis ● Publié 2017 ● Téléchargeable 24 mois ● Devise EUR ● ID 5265108 ● Protection contre la copie DRM sociale
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