CliffsNotes on Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray - Brossura

Baldwin M.A., Stanley P.

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ISBN 10: 0764585061 ISBN 13: 9780764585067

Casa editrice: CliffsNotes, 1999

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The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.

In CliffsNotes on The Picture of Dorian Gray, you explore Oscar Wilde’s great works about narcissism, rife with symbolism and classic themes. Here, you meet Dorian Gray and discover his secret pact with the devil to stay young and handsome, and the subsequent destruction of his soul.

This study guide carefully walks you through Dorian’s story by providing summaries and critical analyses of each chapter of the novel. You'll also explore the life and background of the author, Oscar Wilde, and gain insight into how he came to write this novel.

Other features that help you study include:

• A list of characters
• Glossaries to define new and unfamiliar terms
• Critical essays about Oscar Wilde’s views and life
• A review section that tests your knowledge
• A list of online resources for more study

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Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: CliffsNotes
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0764585061
• ISBN 13: 9780764585067
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 82
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile