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I read both the original 13 chapter version which appeared in Lippincott's Magazine july 1890 and the later 20 chapter expansion. I was unable to get the new "unexpurgated" edition and it does get quite mixed reviews. This may be a case where the editing of the two earlier versions has been of benefit. But each reader will have to decide for her/himself.
I was very aware that the novel is not the natural literary medium for Wilde. A character like Sir Henry could come straight out of one of Wild ...more
I was very aware that the novel is not the natural literary medium for Wilde. A character like Sir Henry could come straight out of one of Wild ...more
I can see Dorian Grays around. So many monsters and unfortunately, they rule the world.
Be careful what you wish for....
When Dorian Gray's impulsive wish is granted, his blessing becomes a curse. This classic by Oscar Wilde is so well known that the storyline is not a surprise. The real treat is the running social commentary by Dorian's friend and collaborator, Lord Henry. In it, Oscar Wilde satirizes late 19th century English gentry while he philosophizes about art and the soul.
My favorite line from the book is a Lord Henry quote; "To get back my youth I would do anything in the ...more
When Dorian Gray's impulsive wish is granted, his blessing becomes a curse. This classic by Oscar Wilde is so well known that the storyline is not a surprise. The real treat is the running social commentary by Dorian's friend and collaborator, Lord Henry. In it, Oscar Wilde satirizes late 19th century English gentry while he philosophizes about art and the soul.
My favorite line from the book is a Lord Henry quote; "To get back my youth I would do anything in the ...more
creepy book , i really don't know why will someone want to be the same way forever that's just boring and stupid .
I thought Dorian was very shallow , the story was very slow and has a lot of details (that have nothing to do with the main subject) .
I don't actually like to write reviews about books i didn't like that much .
Maybe if i matured a little more , got another perspective of life in the future i'll re-read it and like it more .
Till then ... ...more
I thought Dorian was very shallow , the story was very slow and has a lot of details (that have nothing to do with the main subject) .
I don't actually like to write reviews about books i didn't like that much .
Maybe if i matured a little more , got another perspective of life in the future i'll re-read it and like it more .
Till then ... ...more
Feb 10, 2011
Frida Fantastic (book blogger)
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it was amazing
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review of another edition
Shelves:
fiction-outside-of-sf
Apr 12, 2015
Polarpenguin
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
2015-book-challenge
Jul 19, 2015
Sarah
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it was amazing
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review of another edition
Shelves:
2016,
wild-for-wilde
