Description
The young Dorian Gray commissions a portrait of himself from Basil Hallward. Basil is captivated by his subject's beauty and believes that Gray is the source of his finest work. Through Basil, Dorian Gray meets Lord Henry Wotton, an aristocrat who introduces Dorian to hedonism, the pursuit of beauty and pleasure as the only matters worthy of any contemplation. Once Dorian understands that his beauty is fleeting, he decides to pass the burden of aging onto his portrait. A timeless classic in western literature that continues to fascinate readers.
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Malpaso Editorial
Published: 12/01/2020
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN13: 9788416938780
ISBN10: 8416938784
Language: Spanish
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Classics
- Fiction | Horror | General
- Fiction | Occult & Supernatural
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Malpaso Editorial
Published: 12/01/2020
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN13: 9788416938780
ISBN10: 8416938784
Language: Spanish
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Classics
- Fiction | Horror | General
- Fiction | Occult & Supernatural
About the Author
Oscar Wilde was a novelist, poet, literary critic, and playwright. He excelled at highlighting the hypocrisy of his contemporary society. He was ostracized for being a homosexual during Victorian England, which led to his imprisonment. This classic continues to enthrall readers and has become a staple in the literary world.