Monster Essays - The Picture Of Dorian Gray
"The Picture of Dorian Gray"
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is Oscar Wilde's only novel and one of his most celebrated works. It was first published in 1890 by a magazine and a year later in expanded book form with six additional chapters. By some considered as immoral and contaminating, but others brilliant, this piece of work shocked England at its time.
The story took place in Victorian England where a young and handsome gentleman, Mr Dorian Gray lived his luxurious and fashionable life. His friend, the painter Basil Hallward painted a portrait capturing the boy's youth, innocence and beauty. His state of....
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