The Picture of Dorian Gray - Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray

Gemini zei The Picture of Dorian Gray is the only novel by the legendary wit Oscar Wilde. It is a gripping Gothic masterpiece that explores the dark side of vanity, pleasure, and the soul. Here is the breakdown of what the book is about: 1. The Fateful Wish The story centers on Dorian Gray, a young man of extraordinary beauty in Victorian London. An artist friend, Basil Hallward, paints a magnificent portrait of him. While sitting for the painting, Dorian meets the cynical aristocrat Lord Henry Wotton, who seduces him with a dangerous philosophy: that beauty and sensual pleasure are the only things worth living for. Terrified that his looks will fade, Dorian utters a fateful wish: "If it were I who was to be always young, and the picture that was to grow old!" 2. The Supernatural Twist To Dorian's horror and fascination, his wish comes true. As he sinks into a life of debauchery, cruelty, and even crime: His physical body remains perfect, youthful, and innocent. The portrait ages and withers in his place. Every sin he commits and every year that passes leaves a grotesque mark, scar, or sneer on the face in the painting. 3. The Hidden Soul Dorian hides the portrait in a locked attic, terrified that someone will see the "monstrous" version of his soul. While he remains a darling of London high society because of his angelic face, the man on the canvas becomes a hideous reflection of his inner corruption. 4. The Tragic Climax As the years pass, the weight of his secret and the sight of his own decaying soul drive Dorian toward paranoia and madness. The story culminates in a dramatic confrontation between Dorian and the painting, leading to a famous and haunting ending.

Boekgegevens

• Auteur: Oscar Wilde
• Uitgever: Anaconda Verlag
• Jaar: 2007
• Bindwijze: Hardcover
• Aantal pagina's: 640
• Taal: Engels
• Conditie: Nieuw
• ISBN/EAN: 9783866471689