A New Book Entry For the U.L.S., the Underground Library Society: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

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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

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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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  2. 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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