The Picture of Dorian Gray (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
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“The soul is a terrible reality. It can be bought and sold and bartered away.” Meet Dorian Gray, the beautiful young man with an impossibly charming face and spirit. As he sits for Basil Hallward—a deeply moral artist and a friend of the impish Lord Henry—who becomes obsessed with his beauty and wants to paint him, Dorian is enchanted by the perfection of his portrait. But, influenced by the well-phrased epigrams of the hedonist Lord Henry on the transience of youth and beauty, Dorian becomes jealous of it and wishes that the portrait bear the scars of his passing youth and age, while he would remain young forever. And alas, his wish comes true! Enticed into dissolution and degradation while his portrait is aging in the attic, Dorian engages in scandals and sinful pleasures. We see him go from good to evil. But is he any happier? This is a hardbound deluxe edition of the only novel written by Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray is an arresting moral commentary and a classic example of Gothic fiction. With an unparalleled depiction of the Faustian bargain, this parable of aesthetic ideal remains a literary masterpiece almost 125 years after its publication. Review: Best book ever - The quality of the book is the best, totally worth it, I was excited while unboxing it, it was good it has pretty golden page corner. Best book in my book shelf. Review: ...Was my first Fingerprints book - I remember this was the first book I bought by fingerprints publishing and I was absolutely blown away! Nowadays I've moved onto less prominent and more costlier publishers (Everyman's Library my sweetheart). But I'll recommend Fingerprints for anyone who is searching for peak quality from Rs. 300 to 1k price range. The cover itself is great, and the printing inside is a bit cheaper feeling but it's still good nonetheless. The content of course is peak, only expected of Wilde!
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,134 Reviews |
M**I
Best book ever
The quality of the book is the best, totally worth it, I was excited while unboxing it, it was good it has pretty golden page corner. Best book in my book shelf.
A**A
...Was my first Fingerprints book
I remember this was the first book I bought by fingerprints publishing and I was absolutely blown away! Nowadays I've moved onto less prominent and more costlier publishers (Everyman's Library my sweetheart). But I'll recommend Fingerprints for anyone who is searching for peak quality from Rs. 300 to 1k price range. The cover itself is great, and the printing inside is a bit cheaper feeling but it's still good nonetheless. The content of course is peak, only expected of Wilde!
K**A
Book Review
The Picture of Dorian Gray is a haunting exploration of vanity, morality, and the consequences of living without restraint. Watching Dorian slowly surrender his conscience in exchange for eternal youth is both fascinating and deeply unsettling. Wilde’s sharp wit and philosophical undertones elevate the story beyond a simple cautionary tale, making it feel disturbingly relevant even today. A dark, thought-provoking classic that lingers long after the final page.
M**A
Print is good and looks very pretty
Good edition and very pretty. But the print on the cover page was getting erased with use or if you rub it.
S**I
Good book
Really good book
R**Y
The perfect gothic crime read 💯
Damn all the other average and hyped thrillers. Just pick up this book for the spooky season! The beginning surprised me, the mid shook me and the ending got me like I just survived a horrible war. White turned black so fast yet it would make you feel like an artist blended it so well (damn the artist) that you actually thought it was meant to be. I knew I would like this book as I knew it would be gothic, dark and we would be dealing with a narcissist. However, I wasn’t expecting another narcissist who was worst than the narcissist we are obviously talking about. Believe me there’s always someone who inspires someone to become a narcissist. What I didn’t expect was the story becoming so bloody disturbing in the second half. You will see the transition of an innocent young man becoming a ruthless criminal. What’s so satisfying about this book is that he wouldn’t be able to escape from seeing all the ugliness of his crimes (physical or mental) on his own face. Literally. Just read this and don’t you dare Google the ending. You are not doing yourself a favour. Wait for it and get the satisfaction of feeling towards the end of the read that all the darkness would disappear like how a gruesome war is just ending and the world would be becoming brighter for sure. I just wish all narcissist burn in hell. Amen. Now going to dream a nightmare.
A**H
A Captivating Dive into Decadence and Deception!
The Picture of Dorian Gray is like a dark and twisted rollercoaster ride through the corridors of vanity and moral decay! Oscar Wilde's eloquent prose paints a vivid picture of Dorian Gray's descent into hedonism and corruption, all while his portrait reflects the true toll of his sins. It's a tale that'll grip you from the very first page, with its exploration of beauty, morality, and the consequences of unchecked desires. The deluxe hardbound edition adds an extra touch of elegance to this literary masterpiece, making it a must-have for any bookshelf. So if you're ready to delve into a world of intrigue and introspection, grab this edition and prepare to be spellbound!
A**A
Love it.
One of my favorite classics. Love this edition too.
N**O
Todo perfecto
Lo esperado, llegó bien embalado
S**H
Beautiful
Gorgeous edition. Good quality and arrived in a week.
R**S
Great Story From a Talented Poet-Author
A great novel that keeps the reader engaged, I couldn’t imagine anything better, he’s an accomplished poet and here he’s proved that he’s a talented author.
L**S
My girlfriend was happy.
Everything there is to know is in the title.
N**A
perfeito
gente esse livro é lindo demais, as paginas sao um pouco transparentes mas tudo bem
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