Portrait de Dorian Gray
by Oscar Wilde
'Portrait de Dorian Gray' Summary
Dorian Gray, un jeune homme d'une beauté exceptionnelle, conclut un pacte avec un peintre mystérieux. En échange de son âme, il est accordé la jeunesse éternelle, tandis que son portrait reflète les péchés et les décadences qu'il commet au fil des années. Dorian, fasciné par son apparence inchangée, se livre à une vie de plaisirs et de dépravations. Le portrait, quant à lui, se transforme de plus en plus en une image déformée et horrifique, reflétant la détérioration de son âme. Le roman explore la dualité de l'homme, le pouvoir de l'apparence et les conséquences du vice. Au fil de son existence, Dorian est tourmenté par la conscience de sa corruption intérieure, sa beauté extérieure contrastant avec la laideur de son âme. L'histoire culmine dans une tragédie, Dorian confronté à la monstruosité de son propre reflet et cherchant en vain à effacer ses péchés.Book Details
Authors
Oscar Wilde
Ireland
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (16 October 1854 – 30 November 1900) was an Irish poet and playwright. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, the early 1890s saw him become...
Books by Oscar WildeDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Lost Illusions: A Distinguished Provincial at Paris by Honoré de Balzac
In Balzac's "Lost Illusions: A Distinguished Provincial at Paris," Lucien de Rubempré, a young man with literary aspirations, leaves his provincial li...
Jan Of The Windmill by Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing
"Jan Of The Windmill" by Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing is a timeless classic that transports readers to a world of rustic charm and heartwarming tales....
Great God Pan by Arthur Machen
The Great God Pan is a novella by Arthur Machen, first published in 1890. The story is set in the late Victorian era and follows the experiences of a...
Christmas Carol by Charles Kingsley
Charles Kingsley's *A Christmas Carol* is a Victorian-era novella that explores themes of social justice, redemption, and the true spirit of Christmas...
Fabeln und Erzählungen by Christian Fürchtegott Gellert
Christian Fürchtegott Gellert's "Fabeln und Erzählungen" is a collection of poems that each tell a brief story. The poems range in style from fables a...
Dreams and Realities by Rosa Mulholland
''Dreams and Realities'' is a collection of poems by Rosa Mulholland. The poems explore a diverse range of themes, often blending fantastical elements...
歌行灯 (Utaandon) by Kyōka Izumi
This book consists of two seemingly unrelated stories that eventually intersect. The first story follows two elderly men on their journey back from Is...
Dutch Courage and Other Stories by Jack London
This collection of short stories by Jack London showcases his mastery of narrative and his deep connection to the natural world. While many of the sto...
Old Man's Love by Anthony Trollope
'Old Man's Love' delves into the complexities of love and duty in Victorian England. Mary Lawrie, a young woman facing societal pressures, finds herse...
Open Door and The Portrait by Margaret O. Oliphant
Two stories "of the seen and unseen" with mysterious occurrences by Margaret O. Oliphant, originally published in 1881. (Summary by Gesine)
Reviews for Portrait de Dorian Gray
No reviews posted or approved, yet...