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The Picture of Dorian Gray

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The story revolves around Basil Hallward, an artist captivated by the beauty of Dorian Gray, whom he immortalizes in a portrait. Dorian, influenced by the notion that beauty is paramount, wishes for his portrait to bear the marks of aging instead of him. As he indulges in a life of hedonism, his portrait reflects the corruption of his soul, growing older and more grotesque with each sin. This exploration of vanity, morality, and the consequences of one's desires serves as a cautionary tale about the pursuit of aesthetic perfection.

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Langue
Anglais
Éditeur
Book Jungle
Publié
2008
Pages
208
ISBN13
9781605971230
Séries
Mots clés
Fiction, Classiques
Première publication
1891
Titre original
The Picture of Dorian Gray
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The story revolves around Basil Hallward, an artist captivated by the beauty of Dorian Gray, whom he immortalizes in a portrait. Dorian, influenced by the notion that beauty is paramount, wishes for his portrait to bear the marks of aging instead of him. As he indulges in a life of hedonism, his portrait reflects the corruption of his soul, growing older and more grotesque with each sin. This exploration of vanity, morality, and the consequences of one's desires serves as a cautionary tale about the pursuit of aesthetic perfection.