The Nightingale and the Rose
Oscar Wilde
Fantasy & mythology
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Dorian Gray is a young and handsome man who’s not meant to live a normal life. He is so beautiful that the artist Basil Hallward grows fascinated with him and decides to paint his portrait. When Dorian meets Henry Wotton, he can’t help but be influenced by his hedonistic worldview. He has a constant desire for beauty and sensual pleasures. Insatiable, Dorian refuses to grow old and change his ways. After his wish is granted, he dives deeper in a life of excess and moral decay… This gothic classic is mysterious, seductive and chilling. Get to know the fascinating Dorian Gray, but keep in mind that not all that glitters is gold…
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About this book
Dorian Gray is a young and handsome man who’s not meant to live a normal life. He is so beautiful that the artist Basil Hallward grows fascinated with him and decides to paint his portrait. When Dorian meets Henry Wotton, he can’t help but be influenced by his hedonistic worldview. He has a constant desire for beauty and sensual pleasures. Insatiable, Dorian refuses to grow old and change his ways. After his wish is granted, he dives deeper in a life of excess and moral decay… This gothic classic is mysterious, seductive and chilling. Get to know the fascinating Dorian Gray, but keep in mind that not all that glitters is gold…
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This is obviously a masterpiece. Many times, I just re-read the same sentence multiple times. I wouldn't be able to write a paragraph like Oscar Wilde does. The narration is absolutely outstanding as well.
Mar 09, 2025