I am over at Charles French’s blog with a post for his Underground Library Society about The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Here is another entry into the U.L.S., the Underground Library Society by Robbie Cheadle, a long-time member of this unofficial group. I am honored that Robbie Cheadle has written another entry–this one on The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.
To Robbie: thank you!
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Overview
The Picture of Dorian Gray is a gothic novel written by Oscar Wilde and first published in April 1890.
The book opens on with painter, Basil Hallward, a sensitive soul, painting a portrait of a young man of extraordinary good looks called Dorian Gray. Basil’s friend, Lord Henry Wotton is observing Basil adding the final touches to the painting and comments that it is Basil’s best work.
Lord Henry takes an interest in Dorian, a remarkably good looking but shallow young man, and sets about influencing him with his believes that beauty and the pursuit…
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Excellent review, Robbie. A book I read a number of years ago and was equally impressed.
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Hi Darlene, I am pleased to know that. The thought process in this book is very compelling. Although it is very sexist and the characters are quite superior and arrogant. The writing is amazing.
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It was a different time and place, Victorian England. Oscar Wilde would have travelled in superior and arrogant circles. I love his plays, very witty.
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Yes, and it shows.
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I haven’t read this one, Robbie, though I’ve seen the movie. I really should pick up the book. What a classic. Excellent review and insights into the book. You are very good at these Underground Library posts.
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Thank you, Diana. I really appreciate your kind comment. I was fascinated by this book which was recommended to me by Jacqui Murray.
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Excellent review, Roberta. Very descriptive. 🙂
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Thank you, Tim. I found this book very compelling and loved some of the descriptions and depictions even thought they were a bit long-winded sometimes.
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Hi Robbie, thank you for reblogging!
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My pleasure, Charles.
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Excellent choice! A cautionary tale for hedonists everywhere.
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Hi Liz, yes, indeed, a very strange and chaotic tale about an completely weird (to me) lifestyle choice. I loved the writing, it was so fascinating. I must read up more about Oscar Wilde. I imagine he was an opium addict.
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He had quite a reputation as a reprobate. I expect there are a lot of urban legends about him.
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I still keep my own picture, in the attic, though I’m afraid to look at it.
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😁 a very good idea.
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