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The Picture of Dorian Gray (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) (Barnes & Noble Classics)

257 reviews
Oscar Wilde

Barnes & Noble Classics, 2003

Beautiful and witty
This is a beautiful and witty tale about a depraved man. His ugly soul is mirrored by his ever-changing portrait while he retains his youthful visage. Suspenseful throughout. A classic.

The Picture of Dorian Gray - Literary Touchstone

5 reviews
Oscar Wilde

Prestwick House, Inc., 2005

Oscar Wilde is a Genius
After reading some of the contemporary reviews of this book, I was more than a little curious to see how awful this book really was. I was skeptical that it could be bad, because I'm very familiar with the wit of Wilde. As far as gothic novels go, this book ranks high in the Victorian era. Looking back from a historical perspective, I can see why the critics of the time disliked it. But from ...

The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde

2 reviews
Oscar Wilde

Book Jungle, 2007

"Beauty is a form of Genius."
Oscar Wilde was one of the foremost representatives of Aestheticism, a movement based on the notion that art exists for no other purpose than its existence itself ("l'art pour l'art"), not for the purpose of social and moral enlightenment. Born in Dublin and a graduate of Oxford's Magdalen College, he initially worked primarily as a journalist, editor and lecturer, but gradually turned to writing ...

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Oxford World's Classics)

1 review
Oscar Wilde

Oxford University Press, USA, 2008

Beauty Is a Form of Genius.
Oscar Wilde was one of the foremost representatives of Aestheticism, a movement based on the notion that art exists for no other purpose than its existence itself ("l'art pour l'art"), not for the purpose of social and moral enlightenment. Born in Dublin and a graduate of Oxford's Magdalen College, he initially worked primarily as a journalist, editor and lecturer, but gradually turned to writing ...

The Picture of Dorian Gray and Other Writings (Enriched Classics)

19 reviews
Oscar Wilde

Pocket, 2005

The Picture of Dorian Gray: An Essential Classic
The Picture of Dorian Gray is one of the greatest books of our time. It is over one hundred years old, but has aged gracefully and is still easily understood and as relevant to matters of life now as it was when it was first published. Though there have been many imitations of it and many film depictions of it, none of them do justice to the real thing. This timeless classic follows the ...

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Norton Critical Edition)

3 reviews
Oscar Wilde

W. W. Norton, 2006

"Beauty is a form of Genius."
Oscar Wilde was one of the foremost representatives of Aestheticism, a movement based on the notion that art exists for no other purpose than its existence itself ("l'art pour l'art"), not for the purpose of social and moral enlightenment. Born in Dublin and a graduate of Oxford's Magdalen College, he initially worked primarily as a journalist, editor and lecturer, but gradually turned to writing ...

The Picture of Dorian Gray

5 reviews
Oscar Wilde

Digireads.com, 2005

"Beauty is a form of Genius."
Oscar Wilde was one of the foremost representatives of Aestheticism, a movement based on the notion that art exists for no other purpose than its existence itself ("l'art pour l'art"), not for the purpose of social and moral enlightenment. Born in Dublin and a graduate of Oxford's Magdalen College, he initially worked primarily as a journalist, editor and lecturer, but gradually turned to writing ...

The Picture of Dorian Gray

2 reviews
Oscar Wilde

Norilana Books, 2007

"Beauty is a form of Genius."
Oscar Wilde was one of the foremost representatives of Aestheticism, a movement based on the notion that art exists for no other purpose than its existence itself ("l'art pour l'art"), not for the purpose of social and moral enlightenment. Born in Dublin and a graduate of Oxford's Magdalen College, he initially worked primarily as a journalist, editor and lecturer, but gradually turned to writing ...

The Picture of Dorian Gray and Three Stories (Signet Classics)

19 reviews
Oscar Wilde

Signet Classics, 2007

Spectacular
A wonderful blend of morality and wit, set in the background of beautiful phrasing and truly enjoyable descriptions. This book is very clever because it starts you off on par with Dorian - the main character - who then has his youthful innocence. Bit by bit, you find yourself fully strung on by the book's manipulative character who lures you in to the concept that everlasting beauty is more ...

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Oxford World's Classics)

3 reviews
Oscar Wilde

Oxford University Press, USA, 2006

Who wants to look young forever?
Basil, who up until now was a mediocre painter after meeting Dorian Gray a young Adonis, was inspired to create a masterpiece of which he puts himself into. Against Basil's wishes, Dorian Gray is influenced by Basil's friend Lord Henry. Dorian looks at his portrait and realizes that while the portrait will stay young forever, he will grow old; so Dorian makes a wish that if only he could stay ...

Picture of Dorian Gray, The, A Longman Cultural Edition (Longman Cultural Editions)

2 reviews
Oscar Wilde, Andrew Elfenbein

Longman, 2006

"Beauty is a form of Genius."
Oscar Wilde was one of the foremost representatives of Aestheticism, a movement based on the notion that art exists for no other purpose than its existence itself ("l'art pour l'art"), not for the purpose of social and moral enlightenment. Born in Dublin and a graduate of Oxford's Magdalen College, he initially worked primarily as a journalist, editor and lecturer, but gradually turned to writing ...

The Picture of Dorian Grey

Murine Press, 2008

The Picture of Dorian Grey is a literary work that typically induces strong emotions from the reader. They either love it or hate it. For one thing Oscar Wilde depicted the world as he saw it; harsh, shallow and terminal. Brutal honestly is often not accepted en masse and some readers expect a feel good story as entertainment. Critics say that the novel is homoerotic and vulgar. It is important to know that ?Socratic love? has been around for a ...

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Barnes & Noble Classics)

3 reviews
Oscar Wilde

Barnes & Noble Classics, 2004

"Beauty is a form of Genius."
Oscar Wilde was one of the foremost representatives of Aestheticism, a movement based on the notion that art exists for no other purpose than its existence itself ("l'art pour l'art"), not for the purpose of social and moral enlightenment. Born in Dublin and a graduate of Oxford's Magdalen College, he initially worked primarily as a journalist, editor and lecturer, but gradually turned to writing ...

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Franklin Mystery)

Franklin Library, 1988

One of the volumes in the Franklin Library of Mystery Masterpieces collection. Brown binding faux-leather) with gold gilt decorations and page edges.

Marvel Illustrated: Picture Of Dorian Gray Premiere HC (Marvel Illustrated)
Oscar Wilde, Roy Thomas, ...

Marvel Comics, 2008

Painter Basil Hallward has done a portrait of a strange subject-youthful Dorian Gray, a man with a mysterious and tangled history. The young man broods on how unfair it is that he will age and his portrait will remain ever young. He wishes with all his might that it were otherwise - and in some bizarre, magical way - it is! This is a novel of dark wonders brilliantly brought to life in the heralded Marvel Illustrated style. Collects Marvel ...

The Picture of Dorian Gray
Oscar Wilde

Ignatius Press, 2008

In true Faustian tradition The Picture of Dorian Gray tells the tale of a young man who sells his soul to the devil in return for youthful immortality, only to discover that the "devil's bargain" is no bargain at all. "What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?" When Dorian Gray is asked this question he knows the answer. He has learned his lesson the hard way and has destroyed the lives of others into the ...

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Collector's Library)

3 reviews
Oscar Wilde

Barnes & Noble Books, 2003

Cavalier and irreverent statement on life and society
The Picture of Dorian Gray is a fine piece of literature- a tale of excess, of corruption, of decay and of facades. Basil Hallward, an artist, paints a picture of Dorian Gary, a handsome and vain young man, whom the artist is besotted with. Dorian Gray sells his soul for eternal youth, in a Faustian bargain, whereby all the age , decay corruption will show in the picture , while Grey's ...

The Way of a Man with a Maid

Clue, 2008

I, the Man, will not take up the time of my readers by detailing the circumstances under which Alice, the Maid, roused in me the desire for vengeance which resulted in the tale I am about to relate. Suffice it to say that Alice cruelly and unjustifiably jilted me! In my bitterness of spirit, I swore that if I ever had an opportunity to get hold of her, I would make her voluptuous person recompense me for my disappointment, and that I would ...

The Picture of Dorian Gray

1 review
Oscar Wilde

Norilana Books, 2007

one of the great psychological novels
This is one of the greatest stories ever of the struggle and torment between good and evil, between animal versus spiritual influences that resides within our mind and soul . An absolute masterpiece. A more modern version of Dante's inferno.

GradeSaver(tm) ClassicNotes The Picture of Dorian Gray
Jon Carter

GradeSaver, LLC, 2005

GradeSaver(TM) ClassicNotes are the ultimate study guides, written by Harvard students for students! Each note includes: * An author biography * An in-depth chapter-by-chapter summary * A short summary * A character list and related descriptions * A list of themes * A glossary * Historical context * Two academic essays * 100 quiz questions to improve test taking skills!

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