Oscar Wilde

A perfect depiction of fin-de-siècle decadence, Oscar Wilde’s only novel highlights the tension between the polished surface and murky depths of Victorian high society. Dorian Gray is young, arrogant and devastatingly handsome. Confronted by his beauty in the form of a portrait, and struck by the terrible realization that he will age, Dorian wishes to retain his charms for ever and finds his desire granted. He abandons himself to a life of hedonism, vice and murder, yet his face remains unmarked by his evil. But, hidden in his attic, the painting ages and corrupts, and one day Dorian must stand face to face with the man he has become. Parties and Passions, Mrs Dalloway and The Great Gatsby are also available in this Macmillan Collector’s Library series of gorgeous paperbacks featuring the greatest parties and the wildest passions in literature.

Dive into a gothic world of obsession, excess, and debauchery with this stunning edition of Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. Artist Basil Hallward has sent a gift. A portrait that perfectly captures young Dorian Gray’s handsome features. When Lord Henry tempts Dorian with a new lifestyle of hedonism and pleasure, he realizes that he would sell his soul for an eternity of debauchery. Oscar Wilde’s only published novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, is a dark and sinful story of excess and vice. This collectible edition of The Picture of Dorian Gray features:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by notable scholar John KennyUnabridged textThis haunting classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

"Kentervilskoe prividenie" - ostroumnaja igra s zhanrom goticheskogo uzhasa, prevraschennym v komediju, debjut Oskara Uajlda v proze. Soedinenie satiry i sverkhestestvennogo vposledstvii vdokhnovilo mnozhestvo avtorov i kinematografistov, a sama istorija po sej den gorjacho ljubima chitateljami. Semja Otisov pereezzhaet iz Ameriki v Angliju i poseljaetsja v Kentervilskom zamke, gde, po slukham, obitaet uzhasnyj prizrak. No v peredovye vremena, kogda dlja kazhdoj problemy uzhe pridumano i zapatentovano reshenie, ne zhivye dolzhny bojatsja mertvykh, a mertvye - zhivykh... V knigu takzhe voshli rasskazy "Sfinks bez zagadki", "Portret g-na U. Kh.", "Obraztsovyj millioner" i "Prestuplenie lorda Artura Sevila". Dlja kogo eta knigaDlja chitatelej vsekh vozrastov. Dlja poklonnikov klassicheskoj literatury.

Unveil the Novel That Scandalized an Era with Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian GrayStep into a world where beauty reigns supreme and morality is just a shadow. Part of the Contested Classics series, this special edition of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray is a timeless masterpiece that has captivated readers for over a century--provocative, daring, and undeniably seductive. Banned and censored for its exploration of hedonism and moral decay, this novel defies the constraints of its time, delving into the depths of human desire and the consequences of living a life in pursuit of pleasure. As Dorian Gray's portrait ages, his youthful appearance remains untouched by his sins, reflecting a haunting critique of society's obsession with appearance over substance. Wilde's subtle homoerotic undertones and his bold critique of Victorian society make this novel as relevant (and challenged) today as it was controversial when it was first published. In an era when religious dogma and moral strictures dictated public life, Wilde's tale was seen as a direct challenge to the status quo--a sensational work that pushed the boundaries of acceptable literature. Dare to immerse yourself in a story that has been criticized, banned, and revered. Explore the sensationalism and explicit content that shocked its original readers, and uncover the layers of meaning that continue to inspire debate and admiration. Wilde's personal life, marked by scandal and intrigue, only adds to the mystique of this extraordinary novel. The Picture of Dorian Gray is more than just a book; it's a journey into the very heart of human nature. Are you ready to face the portrait and discover the truths it reveals?