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Klassikere
Dorian Gray, a handsome and narcissistic young man, lives thoughtlessly for his own pleasure—an attitude encouraged by the company he keeps. One day, after having his portrait painted, Dorian makes a frivolous Faustian wish: that he should always remain as young and beautiful as he is in that painting, while the portrait grows old in his stead.
The wish comes true, and Dorian soon finds that none of his wicked actions have visible consequences. Realizing that he will appear fresh and unspoiled no matter what kind of life he lives, Dorian becomes increasingly corrupt, unchecked by public opinion. Only the portrait grows degenerate and ugly, a powerful symbol of Dorian’s internal ruin.
Wilde’s dreamlike exploration of life without limits scandalized its late-Victorian audience and has haunted readers’ imaginations for more than a hundred years.
© 2008 Blackstone Publishing (Lydbok): 9781483089461
Utgivelsesdato
Lydbok: 2. mai 2008
4.2
Klassikere
Dorian Gray, a handsome and narcissistic young man, lives thoughtlessly for his own pleasure—an attitude encouraged by the company he keeps. One day, after having his portrait painted, Dorian makes a frivolous Faustian wish: that he should always remain as young and beautiful as he is in that painting, while the portrait grows old in his stead.
The wish comes true, and Dorian soon finds that none of his wicked actions have visible consequences. Realizing that he will appear fresh and unspoiled no matter what kind of life he lives, Dorian becomes increasingly corrupt, unchecked by public opinion. Only the portrait grows degenerate and ugly, a powerful symbol of Dorian’s internal ruin.
Wilde’s dreamlike exploration of life without limits scandalized its late-Victorian audience and has haunted readers’ imaginations for more than a hundred years.
© 2008 Blackstone Publishing (Lydbok): 9781483089461
Utgivelsesdato
Lydbok: 2. mai 2008
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Tiril
21. aug. 2022
If you’re going to hear one version of this book, hear this one! Insanely well-read. Oscar Wilde was a genious and an artist. This book is the perfect example of his mastery.
Marie
23. apr. 2023
I have come across countless novels that have left an impression on me, but "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde stands out among the rest. From the moment I started reading, I was completely immersed in the dark atmosphere and vivid descriptions of the characters and setting.At its core, the book is about the corrupting influence of beauty and the consequences of indulging in one's desires. The story follows the life of the young and handsome Dorian Gray, who becomes increasingly obsessed with his own physical appearance and the preservation of his youth. He makes a wish that his portrait will age in his place, allowing him to indulge in all manner of vices without any physical consequences. However, as Dorian's soul becomes increasingly corrupted by his actions, his portrait becomes a reflection of his true, twisted self.What I loved about the book was the way in which Wilde used the motif of mirrors as a metaphor for Dorian's psyche.
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18. juli 2023
Er en nesten evig ungdom er velsignelse eller en forbannelse? Denne klassikeren av Oscar Wilde er en must å høre på. Det var litt distraherende at innleseren brukte "gamle" stemmer for relativt unge personer, men Innleseren gjorde en ålreit jobb med forskjellige stemmer for karakterene.
Robin
4. nov. 2023
skjønner hvorfor det er en klassiker.
Lisa
30. nov. 2018
great book!
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