- EAN13
- 9782385820060
- Éditeur
- Quick Read
- Date de publication
- 16/02/2024
- Langue
- anglais
- Fiches UNIMARC
- S'identifier
Livre numérique
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Aide EAN13 : 9782385820060
- Fichier EPUB, libre d'utilisation
- Fichier Mobipocket, libre d'utilisation
- Lecture en ligne, lecture en ligne
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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.
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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