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The story revolves around a young man of extraordinary beauty who, fearing the signs of aging, makes a pact that allows his portrait to bear the marks of time instead of his face. Indulging in a life of excess and pleasure, he ultimately faces the consequences of his actions. After killing the painter who confronts him about his moral decay, he stabs the portrait in a fit of despair, only to die himself. The portrait reverts to its original state, while he is left as a corrupted, aged figure, highlighting themes of vanity, morality, and the duality of human nature.
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Picture of Dorian Gray+cd, Various authors
- Language
- Released
- 2008
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- (Paperback)
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Various authors
- Publisher
- Cideb Editrice
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9788877541321
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Classics, Horror, Supernatural Phenomena, Murders, Death, 19th century, Adapted for Film, Gothic, Intrigues, Painting (art), Gothic Horror, Old Age, Morality, Beauty, Immortality
- First published
- 1891
- Original title
- The Picture of Dorian Gray
- Rating
- 4.2 out of 5
- Description
- The story revolves around a young man of extraordinary beauty who, fearing the signs of aging, makes a pact that allows his portrait to bear the marks of time instead of his face. Indulging in a life of excess and pleasure, he ultimately faces the consequences of his actions. After killing the painter who confronts him about his moral decay, he stabs the portrait in a fit of despair, only to die himself. The portrait reverts to its original state, while he is left as a corrupted, aged figure, highlighting themes of vanity, morality, and the duality of human nature.