Name: The Picture of Dorian Gray (in English)
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Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Wilde, Oscar ; Mighall, Robert ; Mighall, Robert
ISBN: 9780141439570

portada The Picture of Dorian Gray (in English)

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Physical Book

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Publisher

Year

2003

Language

English

Pages

304

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.8 x 12.9 x 1.8 cm

Weight

0.23 kg.

ISBN

0141439572

ISBN13

9780141439570

Edition No.

Synopsis "The Picture of Dorian Gray (in English)"

An astounding novel of decadence, debauchery, and secrecy from one of Ireland's greatest writers. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray makes a Faustian bargain to sell his soul in exchange for eternal youth and beauty. Under the influence of Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life, where he is able to indulge his desires while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite society. Only Dorian's picture bears the traces of his decadence.A knowing account of a secret life and an analysis of the darker side of late Victorian society. The Picture of Dorian Gray offers a disturbing portrait of an individual coming face to face with the reality of his soul. Shocking in its suggestion of unspeakable sin, this novel was later used as evidence against Wilde when he was tried for indecency in 1895. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Oscar Wilde

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Oscar 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. Hoy en día, es recordado por sus epigramas, sus cuentos, sus obras de teatro, su única novela, El retrato de Dorian Gray, y la tragedia de su encarcelamiento, seguida de su muerte prematura.

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Andrés Agustín Vial UndurragaWednesday, February 20, 2013
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" Muy buena edición del clásico de Wilde, con comentarios a las diferentes expresiones contemporáneas de la época y explicaciones a ironías que sin conocer el contexto en el que se enuncian, no tienen mucho sentido. Además incluye una interesante recopilación de críticas de la época, que se escandalizan de los horrores y la degradación descritas en el libro. El libro es entretenido y con un nivel de inglés medio. El despacho tardo menos de lo anunciado. 100% recomendable "
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