{"product_id":"the-picture-of-dorian-gray-9781435172500","title":"The Picture of Dorian Gray","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe novel \"Dorian Gray\" by Oscar Wilde is about a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty, and is troubled by the knowledge that the painting will remain youthful while he grows older. He lives a life of hedonistic indulgence, knowing that only the painting will show his moral corruption. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Union Square \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOscar Wilde's sole novel, \"The Picture of Dorian Gray,\" is a captivating tale that delves into the realm of dreams and the pursuit of eternal youth and beauty. This timeless masterpiece has been meticulously reimagined, featuring a stunning jacket designed by renowned illustrator Malika Favre. Upon gazing upon a painter's breathtaking portrait of himself, young Dorian Gray is spellbound by its reflection of his own unparalleled allure. However, his mind is plagued by the unsettling realization that the image captured in the painting will forever remain youthful and handsome, while he himself will gradually age and lose his charm. Overwhelmed with a desire for reversal, he utters a heartfelt wish, longing for the painting to bear the ravages of time while he remains forever young. From that moment onward, Dorian embarks on a life of unrestrained hedonism, convinced that only the painting will expose his moral corruption. This captivating story explores the themes of vanity, corruption, and the fleeting nature of beauty, leaving a lasting impact on readers and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 344g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 142 x 22 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781435172500\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oscar Wilde","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44103511408890,"sku":"9781435172500","price":10.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1660921330274_book.jpg?v=1661067217","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-9781435172500","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}