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OSCAR WILDE
The Picture of Dorian Gray Deluxe Hardbound Edition
Fingerprint Publishing. Hardcover. New. ENGLISH Fingerprint Publishing hardcover
Bookseller reference : PrakashN-9789354402173 ISBN : 9354402178 9789354402173
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OSCAR WILDE
The Picture of Dorian Gray Deluxe Hardbound Edition
Fingerprint Publishing. Hardcover. New. ENGLISH Fingerprint Publishing hardcover
Bookseller reference : PrakashN-9789354402173 ISBN : 9354402178 9789354402173
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OSCAR WILDE
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Maple Press. Paperback. New. ENGLISH Maple Press paperback
Bookseller reference : PrakashN-9789380005478 ISBN : 9380005474 9789380005478
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OSCAR WILDE
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Maple Press. Paperback. New. ENGLISH Maple Press paperback
Bookseller reference : PrakashN-9789380005478 ISBN : 9380005474 9789380005478
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray: An Oscar Wilde Classic from the Great Novels Collection - A Deluxe Hardcover Edition with the Masterpiece Library Distinction
NEW. unknown
Bookseller reference : BIB-NOV-14-2025-532652 ISBN : 9798313915597 9798313915
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray Wisehouse Classics - with original illustrations by Eugene D�t�
NEW. unknown
Bookseller reference : BIB-NOV-15-2025-226585 ISBN : 9180304680 9789180304689
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray Signet Classical Books
Paperback. New. paperback
Bookseller reference : 8Y-BSLY-KQON ISBN : 0451001745 9780451001740
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture Of Dorian Gray
Peacock 2023. Paperback. New. Peacock paperback
Bookseller reference : Atlantic-9788124805213 ISBN : 8124805210 9788124805213
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture Of Dorian Gray
Peacock 2023. Paperback. New. Peacock paperback
Bookseller reference : Atlantic-9788124805213 ISBN : 8124805210 9788124805213
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture Of Dorian Gray
Peacock 2025. Hardcover. New. Peacock hardcover
Bookseller reference : Atlantic-9788124805206 ISBN : 8124805202 9788124805206
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture Of Dorian Gray - Classics
Fingerprint 2015. Paperback. New. Fingerprint paperback
Bookseller reference : Atlantic-9788175993082 ISBN : 8175993081 9788175993082
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture Of Dorian Gray
Peacock 2025. Hardcover. New. Peacock hardcover
Bookseller reference : Atlantic-9788124805206 ISBN : 8124805202 9788124805206
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture Of Dorian Gray - Classics
Fingerprint 2015. Paperback. New. Fingerprint paperback
Bookseller reference : Atlantic-9788175993082 ISBN : 8175993081 9788175993082
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Paperback / softback. New. paperback
Bookseller reference : B9781963549065 ISBN : 1963549066 9781963549065
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture Of Dorian Gray
<p><strong>The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde</strong></p><p>A masterpiece of Victorian Gothic literature and a timeless exploration of decadence vanity and the Faustian bargain <em>The Picture of Dorian Gray</em> is Oscar Wilde's only published novel and his most enduring work.</p><p><strong>Plot Summary:</strong><br />Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait the young and beautiful Dorian Gray expresses a wish: that the painting would age instead of him. To his astonishment his wish is granted. As Dorian plunges into a life of hedonistic pursuit moral decay and unspeakable sins his face remains youthful and flawless. Meanwhile locked away in his attic his portrait bears the grotesque marks of his every transgression growing increasingly hideous with each act of cruelty and depravity.</p><p><strong>Key Themes:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Aesthetics vs. Morality:</strong> The novel famously champions the philosophy of "Art for Art's Sake" while simultaneously exploring the consequences of a life lived without ethical constraints.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Duality of Human Nature:</strong> The pristine Dorian and his decaying portrait serve as a powerful symbol of the conflict between one's public facade and one's corrupted soul.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Pursuit of Pleasure:</strong> The story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of hedonism and the emptiness of a life devoted solely to the pursuit of beauty and sensual experience.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Faustian Bargain:</strong> Dorian's deal—to retain his youth at the cost of his soul—echoes the classic myth of selling one's soul for personal gain.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Corruption of Innocence:</strong> The novel traces the tragic transformation of an innocent young man into a corrupted and monstrous figure.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Literary Significance:</strong><br />Upon its first publication in 1890 the novel was met with public outrage and critical scorn for its "indecent" and "unmoral" themes. Yet it has since been recognized as a classic of Western literature celebrated for its brilliant witty dialogue its evocative prose and its profound philosophical questions about art life and the nature of sin.</p><p><strong>Why You Should Read It:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Witty and Profound Prose:</strong> Wilde's signature epigrams and dazzling dialogue are on full display.</p></li><li><p><strong>A Gripping Gothic Tale:</strong> It functions as a suspenseful and chilling horror story.</p></li><li><p><strong>A Timeless Character:</strong> The enigmatic Lord Henry Wotton with his seductive and cynical wit remains one of literature's most memorable figures.</p></li><li><p><strong>Relevant Exploration of Vanity:</strong> Its critique of narcissism and the obsession with eternal youth feels remarkably modern.</p></li></ul><p><em>The Picture of Dorian Gray</em> is more than a story; it is a mesmerizing and unsettling mirror held up to the darkest corners of the human soul.</p> Books, Inc. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 1889
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray Pulp! The Classics
Pulp! The Classics 2014. Paperback. Like New. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Pulp! The Classics paperback
Bookseller reference : G1843441845I2N00 ISBN : 1843441845 9781843441847
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Oscar Wilde
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
New York: The Modern Library 1992. First Modern Library Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 254p. A hardcover book and glossy dudtjacket both in very good condition. Light wear and crinkling to jacket edges; spine ever so slightly cockeyed. Text clean and binding tight; no ownership markings. The Modern Library hardcover
Bookseller reference : 213809 ISBN : 0679600019 9780679600015
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Hardcover. NEW/NEW. <br/> <br/> hardcover
Bookseller reference : Pazz41397 ISBN : 1774819759 9781774819753
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray The Gothic Chronicles Collection
Hardcover. LIKE NEW/LIKE NEW. <br/> <br/> hardcover
Bookseller reference : Pazz21490 ISBN : 1400344166 9781400344161
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture Of Dorian Gray
Paperback. LIKE NEW/LIKE NEW. <br/> <br/> paperback
Bookseller reference : Pazz28106 ISBN : 9357483276 9789357483278
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray Dover Thrift Editions
Dover Publications November 1993. Trade Paperback. New. We carry new and used books in our storefront. We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Please contact us if you have questions regarding this item. Dover Publications paperback
Bookseller reference : 496046 ISBN : 0486278077 9780486278070
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Paperback. NEW/NEW. <br/> <br/> paperback
Bookseller reference : Pazz48865 ISBN : 9354861032 9789354861031
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OSCAR WILDE
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Hardcover. NEW/NEW. <br/> <br/> hardcover
Bookseller reference : Pazz43077 ISBN : 9798271237748 9798271237
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Oscar Wilde
The picture of Dorian Gray
ELI 2010. Paperback. Very Good. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations. ELI paperback
Bookseller reference : H-048-892 ISBN : 8853605170 9788853605177
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray Masterpiece Library Edition
Peter Pauper Press 2024. Hardcover. Very Good. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Peter Pauper Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : G1441343482I4N01 ISBN : 1441343482 9781441343482
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray
East India Publishing Company 2024. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. East India Publishing Company paperback
Bookseller reference : G1774269724I3N00 ISBN : 1774269724 9781774269725
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Oscar Wilde; Paper Mill Press
The Picture of Dorian Gray Oscar Wilde Classic Novel Gothic Literature; Victorian Morality Ribbon Page Marker Perfect for Gifting
Paper Mill Press 2020. Paperback. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Paper Mill Press paperback
Bookseller reference : G1774021692I3N10 ISBN : 1774021692 9781774021699
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OSCAR WILDE
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
Penguin Books . Hardback. New. Penguin Books hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6398980024 ISBN : 0670099236 9780670099238
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OSCAR WILDE
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY PAPERBACK CLASSICS £ 7.99
Penguin Books . Papeback. New. Penguin Books unknown
Bookseller reference : 6398969764 ISBN : 0143462865 9780143462866
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oscar wilde
the picture of dorian gray
Books Inc. 1945. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Books Inc. hardcover
Bookseller reference : GB000GQPA7GI5N00
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Oscar Wilde
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
Norwalk CT: The Easton Press 1957. Leather_bound. As New. A hardcover book in fine condition. Bound in full leather decorated in gilt. Gilt edges moire endpapers and silk ribbon bookmark. A couple of tiny scuffs to gilt edges. A beautiful copy suitable for a gift! The Easton Press unknown
Bookseller reference : 214079
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Perfection Learning Prebound 1995. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Perfection Learning Prebound hardcover
Bookseller reference : G0812416449I3N10 ISBN : 0812416449 9780812416442
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OSCAR WILDE
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Hardcover. NEW/NEW. <br/> <br/> hardcover
Bookseller reference : Pazz67856 ISBN : 9798271237748 9798271237
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray Annotated
Paperback. NEW/NEW. <br/> <br/> paperback
Bookseller reference : Pazz67599 ISBN : 9798463315125 9798463315
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray Large Print Edition: The Hidden Struggle Between Outward Perfection and Inner Decay
Paperback. NEW/NEW. <br/> <br/> paperback
Bookseller reference : Pazz94026 ISBN : 9798305051861 9798305051
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Hardcover. NEW/NEW. <br/> <br/> hardcover
Bookseller reference : Pazz67343 ISBN : 9798287743716 9798287743
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray Royal Garden Library Classics Deluxe Hardcover
Hardcover. NEW/NEW. <br/> <br/> hardcover
Bookseller reference : Pazz93160 ISBN : 9798340250206 9798340250
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture Of Dorian Gray
Minster 1968. Paperback. Good. 1968. Special contents. 349 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking inscriptions inserts light foxing tanning and thumb marking. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning. Minster paperback
Bookseller reference : 1765443318DPB
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oscar wilde (Author)
The picture of dorian gray
JollyJoy Books Pvt Ltd 2025. Paperback. New. 222 pages. 5.00x0.51x8.00 inches. JollyJoy Books Pvt Ltd paperback
Bookseller reference : x-9363973387 ISBN : 9363973387 9789363973381
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray LARGE PRINT EDITION: Oscar Wild’s Gothic Victorian novel
Hardcover. NEW/NEW. <br/> <br/> hardcover
Bookseller reference : Pazz114400 ISBN : 9798280197989 9798280197
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray Modern Library No. 117
The Modern Library 1926. Hardcover. Very Good. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. The Modern Library hardcover
Bookseller reference : GB003HWH7Q8I4N01
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray Dover Thrift
Dover Publications Inc. Paperback. Used; Very Good. WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON UK 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Dover Publications Inc. paperback
Bookseller reference : 5015234 ISBN : 0486278077 9780486278070
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray The World's Popular Classics
Books Inc. 1/1/9999 12:00:00 AM. hardcover. Good. 1.1000 in x 8.1000 in x 5.5000 in. Books, Inc. hardcover
Bookseller reference : mon0000194905
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray Wordsworth Hardback Library
Wordsworth Editions Ltd. Hardcover. Used; Very Good. WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON UK 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Wordsworth Editions Ltd hardcover
Bookseller reference : 5017839 ISBN : 1853268364 9781853268366
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray Masterpiece Library Edition
Though Dorian Gray remains forever young and beautiful the portrait hidden in his manor bears the truth. Rediscover Oscar Wilde's enthralling tale in this elegant yet affordable Masterpiece Library Edition honoring the Peter Pauper Press founders' tradition of publishing beautiful books. Deluxe durably bound hardcover keepsake volume. Embossed cover with iridescent highlighting. Gold foil-stamped spine. Reinforced cloth quarter-binding for durability Premium acid-free archival-quality paper for longevity. Cream-color pages with font type size and line spacing chosen for a comfortable reading experience even under imperfect lighting. Comes with a matching satin ribbon bookmark with which to keep your place. A must-have for every home library. 232 pages. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Irish poet novelist and playwright Oscar Wilde 1854-1900 both allured and scandalized Victorian audiences with its sensuality. Ultimately the novella once condemned for its perversions endures as a classic leaving readers to determine which sins are concealed and which are laid bare in a society where as Wilde said himself ''Life holds the mirror up to Art.'' hardcover
Bookseller reference : BIBUP61025-A37683 ISBN : 1441343482 9781441343482
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray
unknown
Bookseller reference : BIBUP61025-A16599
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray
"This edition is of the utmost importance to those interested in Wilde and literary modernism. It seems certain to become the standard edition of Dorian Gray."" --Ned Lukacher University of Illinois at Chicago unknown
Bookseller reference : BIBUP61025-A45436
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait Dorian Gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton he is drawn into a corrupt double life; indulging his desires in secret while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite society. Only his portrait bears the traces of his decadence. The novel was a succès de scandale and the book was later used as evidence against Wilde at the Old Bailey in 1895. It has lost none of its power to fascinate and disturb. hardcover
Bookseller reference : BIBUP61025-A44493
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray
A handsome dissolute man who sells his soul for eternal youth is horrified to see the reflection of his degeneration in the distorted features of his portrait. unknown
Bookseller reference : BIBUP61025-A18631
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Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray
This Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Edition includes a glossary and readers notes to help the modern reader contend with Wildes many allusions and his complex approach to the human condition.Oscar Wildes only novel The Picture of Dorian Gray first appeared in 1891. Dorian Gray a handsome young man falls in with a group of friends whose amoral philosophies he finds quite appealing. After he has his portrait painted his frivolity and general demeanor degenerate into wickedness but only the portrait bears the effects of his descent into decadence and serves as a powerful symbol of Grays internal ruin. Dorian himself however remains as young and unspoiled as the day he first sat for the painting. Wildes exploration of life without limits or consequences shocked its late-Victorian audience and remains highly un-settling to modern readers. We like Dorian are forced to reconsider whether total freedom and absolute knowledge are really worth their costs. unknown
Bookseller reference : BIBUP61025-A12220 ISBN : 1580493939 9781580493932
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