Description
Paperback cover has some wear, creases and tears. Back cover has stain. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-read copy of Oscar Wilde’s only published novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, bears the charming patina of a book beloved by generations of readers. First published in 1890 to scandalized Victorian society, this Gothic tale explores the duality of aestheticism and morality through the supernatural premise of a man whose portrait ages while he remains eternally youthful. Wilde’s biting wit and sharp social commentary shine through in this philosophical novel that examines the consequences of unrestrained hedonism. Despite its tattered exterior, the interior pages have been carefully preserved, allowing modern readers to experience Wilde’s masterpiece as it was originally encountered. A cornerstone of the decadent literary movement, this novel’s impact on modern culture reverberates from the literary canon to popular media, making this affordable edition a must-have for collectors, students, and fans of the Irish author’s trailblazing work.
