The Picture of Dorian Gray
by Oscar Wilde, Jeffrey Eugenides
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, Jeffrey Eugenides holds a highly rated rating of 4.06 out of 5, based on 590K reader ratings. First published in 1891. The book spans 272 pages.
About The Picture of Dorian Gray
Written in his distinctively dazzling manner, Oscar Wilde’s story of a fashionable young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty is the author’s most popular work. The tale of Dorian Gray’s moral disintegration caused a scandal when it first appeared in 1890, but though Wilde was attacked for the novel’s corrupting influence, he responded that there is, in fact, “a terrible moral in Dorian Gray.” Just a few years later, the book and the aesthetic/moral dilemma it presented became issues in the trials occasioned by Wilde’s homosexual liaisons, which resulted in his imprisonment. Of Dorian Gray’s relationship to autobiography, Wilde noted in a letter, “Basil Hallward is what I think I am: Lord Henry what the world thinks me: Dorian what I would like to be—in other ages, perhaps.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Oscar Wilde, Jeffrey Eugenides |
| Published | 1891 |
| Pages | 272 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Horror, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.06 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 590,014 |
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What genre is The Picture of Dorian Gray?
The Picture of Dorian Gray is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Horror, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Picture of Dorian Gray worth reading?
Based on 590K reader ratings, The Picture of Dorian Gray has an average score of 4.06 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Picture of Dorian Gray?
The Picture of Dorian Gray has 272 pages.
Who wrote The Picture of Dorian Gray?
The Picture of Dorian Gray was written by Oscar Wilde, Jeffrey Eugenides. It was first published in 1891.
What is the ISBN for The Picture of Dorian Gray?
The ISBN-13 for The Picture of Dorian Gray is 9780375751520.0.
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