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The Picture of Dorian Gray

by Oscar Wilde
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The Picture of Dorian Gray scandalized readers when it was first published in 1890. Written in Wilde's signature style, the story has gone on to become an enduring tale of man's hubris and narcissism.
The well-known artist Basil Hallward meets the young Dorian Gray in the stately London home of his aunt, Lady Brandon. Basil becomes immediately infatuated with Dorian, who is cultured, wealthy, and remarkably beautiful. Such beauty, Basil believes, is responsible for a new mode of art, and he decides to paint a portrait of the young man. While finishing the painting, Basil reluctantly introduces Dorian to his friend Lord Henry Wotton, a man known for scandal and exuberance. Wotton inspires Dorian to live life through the senses, to feel beauty in everyday experience. Dorian becomes enthralled by Wotton's ideas, and more so becomes obsessed with remaining young and beautiful. He expresses a desire to sell his soul and have the portrait of him age, while he, the man, stays eternally young. A tragic story of hedonism and desire, The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde's only published novel.

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    May 6, 2014

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      • ISBN: 9781476788128

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      • ISBN: 9781476788128
      • File size: 4303 KB

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  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 7.7
    • Lexile® Measure: 970
    • Interest Level: 9-12(UG)
    • Text Difficulty: 5-7

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  • Kindle Book
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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:7.7
  • Lexile® Measure:970
  • Interest Level:9-12(UG)
  • Text Difficulty:5-7