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Literature & Fiction - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Penguin Clothbound Classics)

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Book Synopsis: Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life; indulging his desires in secret while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite society. Only his portrait bears the traces of his decadence. The novel was a succès de scandale and the book was later used as evidence against Wilde at the Old Bailey in 1895. It has lost none of its power to fascinate and disturb.

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Experience the timeless classic, "The Picture of Dorian Gray," in a stunning edition from Penguin's prestigious Clothbound Classics series. Designed by the renowned Coralie Bickford-Smith, these visually captivating editions are bound in high-quality, tactile cloth that will add a touch of elegance to any bookshelf. The foil stamped design adds a touch of luxury, making it a truly collectible piece.

Enter the captivating world of Dorian Gray, a man so enamored by his own beauty that he willingly sacrifices his soul for eternal youth and attractiveness. As he succumbs to the influence of his dear friend Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian becomes entangled in a web of decadence and secrecy. While he maintains a respectable facade in society, only his portrait bears the haunting traces of his hidden desires.

Originally met with scandal, "The Picture of Dorian Gray" continues to mesmerize and disturb readers to this day. Written by Oscar Wilde, the novel's provocative themes and exquisite storytelling have stood the test of time. It's no wonder that the book was even used as evidence against Wilde himself in a historic trial at the Old Bailey.

Don't miss the opportunity to own this stunning edition of a literary masterpiece. Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of vanity, morality, and the consequences of one man's pursuit of everlasting beauty. Click here to add "The Picture of Dorian Gray" to your collection today and experience the captivating power of Wilde's words.

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