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Coles The Picture of Dorian Gray: A Quick Read edition at Village Green Shopping Centre in Vernon, BC
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Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.
- Reading time of the complete text: about 7 hours
- Reading time of the summarized text: 17 minutes
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a novel by Oscar Wilde that tells the story of a portrait painted by Basil Hallward, which ages and records the sins of its subject, Dorian Gray. Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton, who influences him to pursue a life of hedonism and beauty. Dorian wishes for the portrait to age instead of himself, and his wish is granted. He indulges in a life of amoral experiences while staying young and beautiful. The novel faced controversy and criticism, leading to edits and deletions of certain book before publication. The story explores themes of beauty, morality, and the corrupting influence of society. Dorian's actions lead to tragedy and ultimately his own downfall. The novel has been adapted into films and continues to be a subject of academic and popular interest.
Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.
- Reading time of the complete text: about 7 hours
- Reading time of the summarized text: 17 minutes
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a novel by Oscar Wilde that tells the story of a portrait painted by Basil Hallward, which ages and records the sins of its subject, Dorian Gray. Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton, who influences him to pursue a life of hedonism and beauty. Dorian wishes for the portrait to age instead of himself, and his wish is granted. He indulges in a life of amoral experiences while staying young and beautiful. The novel faced controversy and criticism, leading to edits and deletions of certain book before publication. The story explores themes of beauty, morality, and the corrupting influence of society. Dorian's actions lead to tragedy and ultimately his own downfall. The novel has been adapted into films and continues to be a subject of academic and popular interest.
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