{"product_id":"the-picture-of-dorian-gray-9781963549065","title":"The Picture of Dorian Gray","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnveil the Novel That Scandalized an Era with Oscar Wilde's \u003ci\u003eThe Picture of Dorian Gray\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into a world where beauty reigns supreme and morality is just a shadow. Part of the \u003cb\u003eContested Classics\u003c\/b\u003e series, this special edition of Oscar Wilde's \u003ci\u003eThe Picture of Dorian Gray\u003c\/i\u003e is a timeless masterpiece that has captivated readers for over a century-- provocative, daring, and undeniably seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBanned and censored for its exploration of hedonism and moral decay, this novel defies the constraints of its time, delving into the depths of human desire and the consequences of living a life in pursuit of pleasure. As Dorian Gray's portrait ages, his youthful appearance remains untouched by his sins, reflecting a haunting critique of society's obsession with appearance over substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilde's subtle homoerotic undertones and his bold critique of Victorian society make this novel as relevant (and challenged) today as it was controversial when it was first published. In an era when religious dogma and moral strictures dictated public life, Wilde's tale was seen as a direct challenge to the status quo-- a sensational work that pushed the boundaries of acceptable literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDare to immerse yourself in a story that has been criticized, banned, and revered. Explore the sensationalism and explicit content that shocked its original readers, and uncover the layers of meaning that continue to inspire debate and admiration. Wilde's personal life, marked by scandal and intrigue, only adds to the mystique of this extraordinary novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Picture of Dorian Gray\u003c\/i\u003e is more than just a book; it's a journey into the very heart of human nature. \u003cb\u003eAre you ready to face the portrait and discover the truths it reveals?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOscar Wilde\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Dublin in 1854. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and Magdalen College, Oxford where, a disciple of Pater, he founded an aesthetic cult. In 1884 he married Constance Lloyd, and his two sons were born in 1885 and 1886. His novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Picture of Dorian Gray\u003c\/i\u003e(1891), and social comedies \u003ci\u003eLady Windermere's Fan\u003c\/i\u003e (1892), \u003ci\u003eA Woman of No Importance\u003c\/i\u003e (1893), \u003ci\u003eAn Ideal Husband\u003c\/i\u003e (1895), and \u003ci\u003eThe Importance of Being Earnest\u003c\/i\u003e (1895), established his reputation. In 1895, following his libel action against the Marquess of Queesberry, Wilde was sentenced to two years' imprisonment for homosexual conduct, as a result of which he wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Ballad of Reading Gaol\u003c\/i\u003e (1898), and his confessional letter De Profundis (1905). On his release from prison in 1897 he lived in obscurity in Europe, and died in Paris in 1900.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Broad Book Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51890477564178,"sku":"9781963549065","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e4acba80-a8ea-435c-9e01-482e20ffebc6.jpg?v=1773151106","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-picture-of-dorian-gray-9781963549065","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}