Picture of Dorian Gray Library binding - 2009
by Oscar Wilde; Chris Allen (Illustrator)
About this book
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a classic novel by Oscar Wilde, first published in 1890. It tells the story of a young, handsome man named Dorian Gray, who becomes the subject of a portrait painted by an artist named Basil Hallward. Dorian is introduced to the pleasures of life by his friend, Lord Henry Wotton, who encourages him to pursue beauty and pleasure above all else.
Dorian becomes obsessed with his own youth and beauty, and he wishes that his portrait would age instead of him. His wish is granted, and he remains youthful while his portrait shows the physical and moral decay of his life. As Dorian becomes increasingly depraved, his portrait becomes more and more grotesque, reflecting the ugliness of his soul.
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a haunting and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of beauty, morality, and the corrupting influence of society. It remains one of Oscar Wilde's most famous works and is widely regarded as a LGBTQ+ masterpiece of English literature.
First Edition Identification
Ward, Lock published a First UK Edition, First Printing hardcover in 1891, London. The edition is characterized by vellum backed boards. Charles Carrington published a First Illustrated Edition, First Printing in 1908, Paris. Finely bound by the Chelsea Bindery in purple morocco, spine lettered and decorated in gilt, raised bands, marbled endpapers, and gilt edges. John Lane Bodley Head & Dodd Mead published a First Illustrated Edition Thus, First Printing in 1925, US. The edition is bound in cloth boards with 12 full page engravings by Henry Keen. Brentano’s published a First US Edition, First Printing in 1906, New York. The World Publishing Co., published a Towers-Books-Edition, First Printing in 1944. Heritage Press published a First Edition Thus, First Printing hardcover in 1957, New York.
Details
- Title Picture of Dorian Gray
- Author Oscar Wilde; Chris Allen (Illustrator)
- Binding Library Binding
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 32
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Graphic Planet
- Date 2009-08
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Glossary, Illustrated, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9781602706804 / 1602706808
- Weight 0.53 lbs (0.24 kg)
- Dimensions 9.18 x 7.25 x 0.31 in (23.32 x 18.42 x 0.79 cm)
- Ages 10 to 13 years
- Grade levels 5 - 8
- Reading level 500
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 19th Century
- Cultural Region: British
- Library of Congress subjects Wilde, Oscar, Conduct of life
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009008597
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
Citations
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2010, Page 65
- School Library Journal, 11/01/2009, Page 138
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