The Picture Of Dorian Gray
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Oscar Wilde
Binding: Hardback
Published: Marshall Cavendish Ltd, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Oscar Wilde's singular novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, presents a chilling tale of aestheticism and moral decay. It chronicles the life of a young man who, captivated by his own beauty, makes a Faustian wish for eternal youth, condemning his painted likeness to bear the burden of his sins. The narrative uncovers the dark consequences of unchecked hedonism and the corrupting influence of vanity, illustrating the profound connection between art, morality, and the human soul. Wilde's masterful prose, infused with sharp wit and philosophical insight, creates a haunting atmosphere that questions the very nature of beauty and evil.
Author: Oscar Wilde
Binding: Hardback
Published: Marshall Cavendish Ltd, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Oscar Wilde's singular novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, presents a chilling tale of aestheticism and moral decay. It chronicles the life of a young man who, captivated by his own beauty, makes a Faustian wish for eternal youth, condemning his painted likeness to bear the burden of his sins. The narrative uncovers the dark consequences of unchecked hedonism and the corrupting influence of vanity, illustrating the profound connection between art, morality, and the human soul. Wilde's masterful prose, infused with sharp wit and philosophical insight, creates a haunting atmosphere that questions the very nature of beauty and evil.