Retrato de Dorian Gray, El - Softcover

Wilde, Oscar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8492516259 ISBN 13: 9788492516254

Publisher: Editorial Sirio, 2008

Synopsis

Basil Hallward, an artist, meets Dorian Gray and paints his portrait. The artist is so infatuated with Dorian's beauty that he begins to believe it is the reason for his quality of art. Dorian becomes convinced that beauty is all-important and wishes his portrait could age instead of him. Beware of what you have wish for! Each time Dorian commits a sin his portrait ages, showing him what is happening to his soul.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The Picture of Dorian Gray is considered one of the last works of classic gothic horror fiction with a strong Faustian theme.
It deals with the artistic movement of the decadents, and homosexuality, both of which caused controversy when the book was published. However, in recent times, the book has been regarded as one of the modern classics of Western literature.
Basil Hallward, an artist, meets Dorian Gray and paints his portrait. The artist is so infatuated with Dorian's beauty that he begins to believe it is the reason for his quality of art. Dorian becomes convinced that beauty is all-important and wishes his portrait could age instead of him. Beware of what you have wished for! Each time Dorian commits a sin his portrait ages, showing him what is happening to his soul.

About the Author:

Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde fue un escritor, poeta y dramaturgo irlandés. Wilde es considerado uno de los dramaturgos más destacados del Londres victoriano tardío; además, fue una celebridad de la época debido a su gran y aguzado ingenio.

About this edition

• Publisher: Editorial Sirio
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 8492516259
• ISBN 13: 9788492516254
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256