The Picture of Dorian Gray
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Код:13566
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Тегло:0.150 кг
Wilde's only novel, first published in 1890, is a brilliantly designed puzzle, intended to tease conventional minds with its exploration of the myriad interrelationships between art, life, and consequence. From its provocative Preface, challenging the reader to believe in 'art for art's sake', to its sensational conclusion, the story self-consciously experiments with the notion of sin as an element of design. Yet Wilde himself underestimated the consequences of his experiment, and its capacity to outrage the Victorian establishment. Its words returned to haunt him in his court appearances in 1895, and he later recalled the 'note of doom' which runs like 'a purple thread' through its carefully crafted prose.
The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde’s only novel, a brilliant and controversial exploration of aesthetics, morality, and corruption. First published in 1890, it scandalized Victorian society with its bold themes and decadent undertones, yet today it is celebrated as one of the greatest classics of English literature.
The story follows Dorian Gray, a young man of extraordinary beauty and charm, who becomes the subject of a portrait painted by the artist Basil Hallward. Under the influence of the cynical aristocrat Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian wishes that he could remain forever young and beautiful, while the portrait ages in his place. His wish is mysteriously granted.
As time passes, Dorian indulges in hedonism, vanity, and moral decay, pursuing pleasure without regard for consequences. While he remains outwardly youthful and flawless, his portrait becomes a grotesque reflection of his inner corruption, marked by every sin and cruelty he commits.
The novel is both a gothic tale and a philosophical meditation on the dangers of aestheticism, the obsession with eternal youth, and the conflict between appearance and reality. It raises questions about the cost of vanity, the nature of the soul, and the destructive influence of a decadent society.
The Picture of Dorian Gray endures as a timeless masterpiece, showcasing Wilde’s wit, dazzling prose, and provocative ideas. It is a haunting reminder of the consequences of living for beauty and pleasure alone, and it remains as relevant today as it was more than a century ago.
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Автор:Oscar Wilde
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Издателство:Wordsworth
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ISBN:9781853260155
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Година:2001
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Страници:194
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Корици:меки
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Състояние:отлично