Né à Dublin, Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) suit de brillantes études, notamment au Trinity College. Personnage de dandy à l'esprit vif et provocateur, il se forge rapidement une réputation parmi la haute société londonienne et se fait l'apôtre de l'esthétisme dans ses poèmes ou ses pièces de théâtre. Il devient célèbre avec Le Portrait de Dorian Gray, publié en 1891, et monte Salomé, à Paris. Il est condamné pour homosexualité en 1895 à deux ans de prison et aux travaux forcés. Il meurt en 1900 dans la misère à Paris d'une pneumonie.
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"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.
Título : The Picture of Dorian Gray: A Quick Read edition
EAN : 9782385820060
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