Beskrivelse
Oscar Wilde's sole novel, first released in 1890, is a cleverly constructed work that challenges traditional views through its intricate examination of art, life, and their consequences. The story boldly invites readers to embrace 'art for art's sake' and culminates in a striking finale.
An exploration of sin, art, and life wrapped in a provocative narrative.
With an introduction and notes by John M. L. Drew from the University of Buckingham, this novel stands as a brilliant puzzle designed to provoke and engage the mind. From its daring Preface, which urges the reader to accept the concept of art existing purely for its own sake, to its dramatic ending, the narrative consciously plays with the idea of sin as a deliberate part of its structure.
Wilde himself did not fully anticipate the impact of his creation or how deeply it would shock the Victorian society. The novel’s themes and words later echoed in his infamous 1895 court trials, with Wilde reflecting on the persistent 'note of doom' woven like a 'purple thread' throughout the carefully crafted prose.
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | Oscar Wilde |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Skønlitteratur |
| Forlag | Wordsworth Editions |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9781853260155 |
| ISBN-10 | 1853260150 |
| Indbinding | Paperback |
| Sidetal | 224 |
| Tags | The Picture Of Dorian Gray, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
