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Oregon

The Picture of Dorian Gray

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Florida

Picture of Dorian Gray

#paperback #philosophy #classic #fiction 

North Carolina

The Picture of Dorian Gray is an 1891 philosophical novel by Irish writer and playwright Oscar Wilde. First published as a serial story in the July 1890 issue of Lippincott's Monthly Magazine, the editors feared the story was indecent, and without Wilde's knowledge, deleted five hundred words before publication. Despite that censorship, The Picture of Dorian Gray offended the moral sensibilities of British book reviewers, some of whom said that Oscar Wilde merited prosecution for violating the laws guarding the public morality. In response, Wilde aggressively defended his novel and art in correspondence with the British press. Wilde revised and expanded the magazine edition of The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890) for publication as a novel; the book edition (1891) featured an aphoristic preface - an apologia about the art of the novel and the reader. The content, style, and presentation of the preface made it famous in its own literary right, as social and cultural criticism. In April 1891, the editorial house Ward, Lock and Company published the revised version of The Picture of Dorian Gray.

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Arizona

A handsome, dissolute man who sells his soul for eternal youth is horrified to see the reflection of his degeneration in the distorted features of his portrait.

This of a selection of his work in Spanish, includes The Picture of Dorian Gray, short stories, De Profindis, and two plays.

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Nevada

Oscar Wilde Autore Selectos (in Spanish)

Vermont

A selection of fiction, drama, and prose by the controversial late nineteenth-century literary figure includes the chilling novel, The Portrait of Dorian Gray, as well as his account of his prison experience, "The Ballad of Reading Gaol," and four complete plays--Lady Windermere's Fan, An Ideal Husband, The Importance of Being Earnest, and Salomé. Reissue.

The Picture of Dorian Gray and Other Writings

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🌸Such a wonderful play by Oscar Wilde! 
🌸This copy is in like new condition (minimal cover is wear), all pages inside are clean and free from annotations. #paperback #fiction #anidealhusband #dover #oscarwilde #unabridged #wilde #drama #plays #classic

California

Dover Thrift Editions

Although Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) created a wide range of poetry, essays, and fairy tales (and one novel) in his brief, tragic life, he is perhaps best known as a dramatist. His witty, clever drama, populated by brilliant talkers skilled in the art of riposte and paradox, are still staples of the theatrical repertoire.
An Ideal Husband revolves around a blackmail scheme that forces a married couple to reexamine their moral standards -- providing, along the way, a wry commentary on the rarity of politicians who can claim to be ethically pure. A supporting cast of young lovers, society matrons, an overbearing father, and a formidable femme fatale continually exchange sparkling repartee, keeping the play moving at a lively pace.
Like most of Wilde's plays, this scintillating drawing-room comedy is wise, well-constructed, and deeply satisfying. An instant success at its 1895 debut, the play continues to delight audiences over one hundred years later. An Ideal Husband is a must-read for Wilde fans, students of English literature, and anyone delighted by wit, urbanity, and timeless sophistication.

An Ideal Husband

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Edition from Quality Paperback Book Club. Some external wear but generally in good condition.

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Illinois

The Complete Oscar Wilde

This is a 1927 edition of The Works of Oscar Wilde, printed in the USA by Walter J. Black Co. In includes Wilde's complete works; all of the plays, the novels, the short stories, essays, etc.

The book still exhibits solid construction; the binding and both hinges are tight and reliable. There are no markings, creases or tears in the text block. the hardcover boards, bound with red book cloth, show some light edgewear, and the head and foot of the spine are creased. there is some discoloration on the front cover, and several of the corners are bumped. There is also some chipping out of the black block printed on the spine.

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Washington

The Works of Oscar Wilde (Antique)

Paper Mill Classics edition with faux leather cover and ribbon. Would make an excellent present. #oscarwilde #classics 

Ohio

Texas

The Duchess of Padua & The Importance of being Earnest 

Iowa

Complete Works of Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Grey

The Best Know  Works of Oscar Wilde (1927)

Utah

Is excellent condition! I did use this book for school so there are highlighted sentences and notes on some of the pages. That is why I’m selling it for so cheap. 

The Importance of Being Earnest

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Dorian Gray pays a hefty price for years of sin and vice in this completely unabridged edition of The Picture of Dorian Gray.

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chartwell Classi

#hardcover classic books! Selling them together because it just makes sense. 

Classics 

Pack of 10 plays and poem books 

- one read once
- great condition 
- classic book and a great read !!

Pennsylvania

The importance of being Earnest

Mild abrasion on back cover. Otherwise like new. See photos. Collectible Reader's Digest Edition with leather bound spine. Hard to find. 

Michigan

Reader's Digest Edition, 2007, leather bound spine

A beautifully illustrated slipcase edition from Heritage Press. The pages are attached and beautifully colored- see pictures!

Tennessee

Heritage Club Slipcase Edition 

Salome 

Published 1937, Heritage Press Collector's Edition; illustrated, with slipcase and Sandglass insert. Spine is cracking along exterior, toward front (pictured).

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