The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde - UPDATED REVIEW

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde  Genre : Classics Blurb (on back of book) : Oscar Wilde’s only novel is the dreamlike story of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty. In this celebrated work Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind. UPDATED REVIEW MY OPINION : ****** I would like to start out this review by stating that this is undoubtedly m...
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You might be wondering why this blog is called iRead. If you are, here is the answer: I love to read and I love technology. Many people may think that this is a weird combination, but in reality, it is not. Think about it: people read on tablets and computers everyday!


I am an avid reader; books are my life! Everytime I pick up a new paperback, I sink into the story within a few minutes of opening the book, provided that it is interesting. A story can mean so much to people. But many people don't know where to start.


This blog is a site for people who are looking for good books to read. It is focused mainly on young adult books. If you are stuck and don't know what to read, iRead has almost everything!


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