The Picture of Dorian Gray

In this celebrated work, his only novel, Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 10/13/1993
ISBN: 9780486278070
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.20w x 0.50d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 8668 / Picture of Dorian Gray
Reading Level: 7.7 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 14