Our Antemeridians Book Club will next meet on Thursday, December 21 at 10:30am to chat about The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. If you've heard of this classic, but haven't read it, here's a snippet about it: Young, handsome, and privileged, Dorian Gray has his portrait painted by the talented Basil Hallward. When Sir Henry Wotton convinces Dorian of the need to indulge in one's own vanity and to take advantage of his good looks, the young man makes a wish that could become his downfall when he exchanges his soul for eternal youth. As Dorian lives out a selfishly decadent lifestyle, he remains the picture of a perfect gentleman to those around him, but his portrait displays the consequences of an ageing and sinful existence.
Since the book was first published in 1890, it has been released with dozens of different covers. As copies arrived at the library, it was really interesting to see some of the different cover art on the books. Pictured below are just a small fraction of cover designs out there for The Picture of Dorian Gray. We have copies of the book, graphic novel, audiobook, and Playaway available for you to check out at the desk. Give this classic fantasy and gothic horror mashup a whirl!
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ReplyDeleteExploring the timeless allure of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" at our book club! 📚✨ Join us for a discussion that transcends covers, delving into the decadent tale of eternal youth and its haunting consequences
ReplyDeleteEmbark on an enchanting journey into the enduring charm of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" with our book club! 📚✨ Join our discussion as we transcend book covers, delving deep into the decadent narrative of eternal youth and its haunting consequences.
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