The Picture of Dorian Gray (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

By Oscar Wilde, Mariella De Souza, Alexandre Barbosa de Souza, et al.

Book Overview

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket

In a world where beauty is everything, Dorian Gray discovers the dangerous allure of eternal youth and unrestrained pleasure. Captivated by a portrait that ages in his place, he embarks on a reckless journey where indulgence and vanity become his only pursuits. As the years pass, Dorian remains unchanged, but his portrait grows darker, a chilling reflection of his hidden sins. Torn between his desire for perfection and the haunting consequences of his actions, Dorian faces a battle that threatens not only his soul but the very essence of his existence.

When The Picture of Dorian Gray was first published in 1890, it challenged Victorian norms with its bold exploration of decadence, morality, and the consequences of vanity. Wilde's novel broke from the era's conventions, pushing boundaries on both aestheticism and the tension between outward beauty and inner corruption. Its portrayal of a man who sacrifices his soul for eternal youth sparked controversy, prompting debates about morality, art, and the nature of sin. Today, it remains a powerful critique of society's obsession with surface beauty, making it a timeless commentary on the dark side of self-obsession.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1998667154
• ISBN13: 9781998667154
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Revive Classics
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

love dorian gray

this book is genuinely a great journey as you read it. from the mystical aspect, to watching the character cook up and unravel, you easily get lost in the story. it’s not as stuffy and slow as many classics tend to be. highly recommend! the book itself came in great shape.

Dorian Gray is a good story

The story is fine, but the book was missing a couple of important pages in the beginning. They were ripped out:( The book was rated as a “good”. That’s not good! Especially when the beginning of the book has the important parts.

Enthralling. Classic

oscar wilde is such a vivid author you feel like you're in the book.

A bit overrated

Honestly, the beginning and the end are the most entertaining and gripping part of the book. A few of the later chapters were very very slow and basically goes on and on in mindless descriptions of the things he collects and stories he becomes infatuated with. It was mehh in my opinion.

The Best Classic

This is the best classic I've ever read, and nothing will convince me otherwise.

Lovee

i love this book , gives me gay vibes but im only on like chapter 3

The Ugly Side Of Beauty

I didn’t find anything I didn’t enjoy in this story, I would’ve liked it to be longer, granted, Lord Henry’s character was pretty unlikable but also very interesting, he poisoned the mind of naive and beautiful Dorian, and was the biggest influence to his downfall, sometimes it sucks to be so beautiful.

A Thrilling Read

I first was introduced to Dorian Gray through a book club, and I thought 'Oh no, Oscar Wilde, here I go, another hard to read boring society book". I was wrong. Within the first two chapters of Dorian Gray I was intrigued and fascinated. This book deals with several issues that are as important now as they are today: the way our culture worships beauty and youth, an admiration that boarders on homosexual love, virtues, the differences between men and women, and what art is and what makes it truly art. Dorian Gray is a beautiful young man, who sees a portrait of himself and says "How sad it is! I shall grow old, and horrible, and dreadful. But this picture will remain always young...If only it were the other way! If it were I who was to be always young, and the portrait to grow old...I would give my soul for that!" The book takes off from there, leading you from a small theater to great parties. While younger readers may find some of the wording as tough as an old gym shoe, anyone older than 13 with an interest in mystery, romance, and how society runs, will find this a pleasurable and haunting read.