The picture of Dorian Gray
By: edited with an introd. by Isobel Murray.
Series: Oxford English novels
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1974
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 249
Subjects: Appearance (Philosophy) -- Fiction; Conduct of life -- Fiction; Portraits -- Fiction
Description: After viewing portrait of himself wealthy young man expresses desire to stay youthful while portrait grows old. His friend Lord Henry points out that his wish was made in presence of ancient Egyptian god quite capable of granting wish. Gradually sinister plot evolves, fueled by sadism and self-loathing that results in 5 terrible deaths and horrifying secret locked behind schoolroom door.
Notes: Bibliography: p. [xxix]-xxx.