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The Picture of Dorian Gray
Book • 1890
The novel centers on the life of Dorian Gray, a young man who becomes infatuated with his own beauty and the hedonistic philosophies of Lord Henry Wotton.
After wishing that his portrait would age instead of himself, Dorian embarks on a life of sensual excess and moral decay, while his portrait reflects the true state of his soul.
The story delves into the duality of human nature, the allure of aestheticism, and the critique of Victorian society, highlighting the devastating effects of evil and debauchery on Dorian's life and those around him.
After wishing that his portrait would age instead of himself, Dorian embarks on a life of sensual excess and moral decay, while his portrait reflects the true state of his soul.
The story delves into the duality of human nature, the allure of aestheticism, and the critique of Victorian society, highlighting the devastating effects of evil and debauchery on Dorian's life and those around him.
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Jon Collins in using the metaphor from this novel to illustrate the concept of hidden sin polluting the tabernacle.
Jon Collins in using the metaphor from this novel to illustrate the concept of hidden sin polluting the tabernacle.
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What Did the Burnt Offerings Really Mean? – Leviticus E3
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Tom Holland as a novel about a beautiful young man involved in sinister activities, reflecting Wilde's own life.
Tom Holland as a novel about a beautiful young man involved in sinister activities, reflecting Wilde's own life.
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341: The Trials of Oscar Wilde: Sex and Scandal (Part 1)
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Melvyn Bragg as writing to Walter Pater as a teenager, referring to "Studies in the History of the Renaissance" as his "golden book."
Melvyn Bragg as writing to Walter Pater as a teenager, referring to "Studies in the History of the Renaissance" as his "golden book."
The Decadent Movement
Mentioned by Debbie Challis as being strongly associated with the Narcissus myth because of the portrait of Dorian Gray aging.
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Mentioned as a one-actor play starring Sarah Snook, where she plays every character.
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Aanbevolen door Meskerem Mees vanwege de personages, het thema van schoonheid en de koppeling met haar eigen leven.
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Mentioned in relation to the Dorian Gray effect, which is discussed in the podcast.
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