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The Picture of Dorian Gray
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The Picture of Dorian Gray Paperback - 2011

by Oscar Wilde


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"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a classic novel by Oscar Wilde, first published in 1890. It tells the story of a young, handsome man named Dorian Gray, who becomes the subject of a portrait painted by an artist named Basil Hallward. Dorian is introduced to the pleasures of life by his friend, Lord Henry Wotton, who encourages him to pursue beauty and pleasure above all else.

Dorian becomes obsessed with his own youth and beauty, and he wishes that his portrait would age instead of him. His wish is granted, and he remains youthful while his portrait shows the physical and moral decay of his life. As Dorian becomes increasingly depraved, his portrait becomes more and more grotesque, reflecting the ugliness of his soul.

"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a haunting and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of beauty, morality, and the corrupting influence of society. It remains one of Oscar Wilde's most famous works and is widely regarded as a LGBTQ+ masterpiece of English literature.


From the publisher

2011 Reprint of 1891 Edition. "The Picture of Dorian Gray" is the only published novel by Oscar Wilde. The novel tells of a young man named Dorian Gray, the subject of a painting by artist Basil Hallward. Basil is impressed by Dorian's beauty and becomes infatuated with him, believing his beauty is responsible for a new mode in his art. Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton, a friend of Basil's, and becomes enthralled by Lord Henry's world view. Espousing a new hedonism, Lord Henry suggests the only things worth pursuing in life are beauty and fulfillment of the senses. Realizing that one day his beauty will fade, Dorian (whimsically) expresses a desire to sell his soul to ensure the portrait Basil has painted would age rather than he himself. Dorian's wish is fulfilled, plunging him into debauched acts. The portrait serves as a reminder of the effect each act has upon his soul, with each sin displayed as a disfigurement of his form, or through a sign of aging. "The Picture of Dorian Gray" is considered a work of classic gothic fiction with a strong Faustian theme.

First Edition Identification


Ward, Lock published a First UK Edition, First Printing hardcover in 1891, London. The edition is characterized by vellum backed boards. 

Charles Carrington published a First Illustrated Edition, First Printing in 1908, Paris. Finely bound by the Chelsea Bindery in purple morocco, spine lettered and decorated in gilt, raised bands, marbled endpapers, and gilt edges.

John Lane Bodley Head & Dodd Mead published a First Illustrated Edition Thus, First Printing in 1925, US. The edition is bound in cloth boards with 12 full page engravings by Henry Keen. 

Brentano’s published a First US Edition, First Printing in 1906, New York. 

The World Publishing Co., published a Towers-Books-Edition, First Printing in 1944. 

Heritage Press published a First Edition Thus, First Printing hardcover in 1957, New York.


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  • Title The Picture of Dorian Gray
  • Author Oscar Wilde
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 132
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Martino Fine Books
  • Date 2011-06
  • ISBN 9781614270775 / 1614270775
  • Weight 0.55 lbs (0.25 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.69 x 7.44 x 0.28 in (24.61 x 18.90 x 0.71 cm)
  • Reading level 500
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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