The Picture of Dorian Gray (Academic Edition)
Dorian Gray is a remarkably handsome young man who views a painting of himself drawn by a friend and wishes that he could retain his youth and beauty, while the painting ages. His wish is granted, and he embarks on a life of debauchery and pleasure-seeking that leads to a predictably tragic end.

The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde's first and only novel, often regarded as his most famous work, and one of the most controversial books of the late nineteenth century. Its daring embrace of decadence and sexuality sparked an uproar in Victorian-era England, as did Wilde himself, who fell under a scandalous cloud of his own making that landed him in prison. Today, his novel is widely regarded as one of the great Gothic horror tales, a suspenseful and thought-provoking masterpiece that is as disturbing as it is intriguing.

This Academic Edition combines the full text of Oscar Wilde's classic, lightly edited for modern readers, with a study guide and workbook that includes an Editor's Foreword with historical context on the book; an author bio; a study guide with chapter summaries and discussion prompts; and chapter-based quizzes readers can use to assess their understanding of key concepts, characters, and events in the story. The book is designed for classroom use by English, literature, and writing students, as well as casual readers in search of a great story.

This edition also features an interactive component,giving readers free online access to a "virtual classroom" devoted to The Picture of Dorian Gray, hosted on the Virtual University Press website. This e-learning environment provides interactive chapter quizzes with randomized questions and auto-scoring in real-time; a Web Resources section with curated videos; Web-based study materials; and an expanded Vocabulary Guide organized by chapter. A link to the virtual classroom is given in the Editor's Foreword.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray (Academic Edition)
Dorian Gray is a remarkably handsome young man who views a painting of himself drawn by a friend and wishes that he could retain his youth and beauty, while the painting ages. His wish is granted, and he embarks on a life of debauchery and pleasure-seeking that leads to a predictably tragic end.

The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde's first and only novel, often regarded as his most famous work, and one of the most controversial books of the late nineteenth century. Its daring embrace of decadence and sexuality sparked an uproar in Victorian-era England, as did Wilde himself, who fell under a scandalous cloud of his own making that landed him in prison. Today, his novel is widely regarded as one of the great Gothic horror tales, a suspenseful and thought-provoking masterpiece that is as disturbing as it is intriguing.

This Academic Edition combines the full text of Oscar Wilde's classic, lightly edited for modern readers, with a study guide and workbook that includes an Editor's Foreword with historical context on the book; an author bio; a study guide with chapter summaries and discussion prompts; and chapter-based quizzes readers can use to assess their understanding of key concepts, characters, and events in the story. The book is designed for classroom use by English, literature, and writing students, as well as casual readers in search of a great story.

This edition also features an interactive component,giving readers free online access to a "virtual classroom" devoted to The Picture of Dorian Gray, hosted on the Virtual University Press website. This e-learning environment provides interactive chapter quizzes with randomized questions and auto-scoring in real-time; a Web Resources section with curated videos; Web-based study materials; and an expanded Vocabulary Guide organized by chapter. A link to the virtual classroom is given in the Editor's Foreword.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray (Academic Edition)

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Academic Edition)

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Academic Edition)

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Academic Edition)

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Overview

Dorian Gray is a remarkably handsome young man who views a painting of himself drawn by a friend and wishes that he could retain his youth and beauty, while the painting ages. His wish is granted, and he embarks on a life of debauchery and pleasure-seeking that leads to a predictably tragic end.

The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde's first and only novel, often regarded as his most famous work, and one of the most controversial books of the late nineteenth century. Its daring embrace of decadence and sexuality sparked an uproar in Victorian-era England, as did Wilde himself, who fell under a scandalous cloud of his own making that landed him in prison. Today, his novel is widely regarded as one of the great Gothic horror tales, a suspenseful and thought-provoking masterpiece that is as disturbing as it is intriguing.

This Academic Edition combines the full text of Oscar Wilde's classic, lightly edited for modern readers, with a study guide and workbook that includes an Editor's Foreword with historical context on the book; an author bio; a study guide with chapter summaries and discussion prompts; and chapter-based quizzes readers can use to assess their understanding of key concepts, characters, and events in the story. The book is designed for classroom use by English, literature, and writing students, as well as casual readers in search of a great story.

This edition also features an interactive component,giving readers free online access to a "virtual classroom" devoted to The Picture of Dorian Gray, hosted on the Virtual University Press website. This e-learning environment provides interactive chapter quizzes with randomized questions and auto-scoring in real-time; a Web Resources section with curated videos; Web-based study materials; and an expanded Vocabulary Guide organized by chapter. A link to the virtual classroom is given in the Editor's Foreword.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940163053506
Publisher: Virtual University Press
Publication date: 10/22/2020
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

About The Author

The ever-quotable Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish playwright, novelist, essayist, and poet who delighted Victorian England with his legendary wit. He found critical and popular success with his scintillating plays, chiefly The Importance of Being Earnest, while his only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, scandalized readers. Imprisoned for two years for homosexual behavior, Wilde moved to France after his release, where he died destitute.

Date of Birth:

October 16, 1854

Date of Death:

November 30, 1900

Place of Birth:

Dublin, Ireland

Place of Death:

Paris, France

Education:

The Royal School in Enniskillen, Dublin, 1864; Trinity College, Dublin, 1871; Magdalen College, Oxford, England, 1874
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