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The Picture of Dorian Gray - (Collins Classroom Classics) by Oscar Wilde (Paperback)

The Picture of Dorian Gray - (Collins Classroom Classics) by  Oscar Wilde (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Exam board: EdexcelLevel & Subject: AS and A Level English LiteratureFirst teaching: September 2015First examination: June 2017<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This edition of <i>The Picture of Dorian Gray</i> provides depth and context for students, with the complete novel in an easy-to-read format, and a detailed introduction and bespoke glossary written by a teacher with academic expertise in the area. Explore the contemporary context, Oscar Wilde's writing, the novel's critical reception, and subsequent interpretations for a deeper reading of the text. Expand your further reading with a list of key articles and critical and theoretical texts. Improve your understanding of the novel with unfamiliar concepts and culturally-specific terms defined in the glossary.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde</b> was born on October 16th, 1854, and died on November 30th, 1900. He was an Irish playwright, poet, and author of numerous short stories and one novel. Known for his biting wit, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially <i>The Importance of Being Earnest</i>.

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