A literary classic is defined as a book that has stood the test of time. The classic book that I have chosen to read is The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. It was first published as a serial story in the July 1980 issue of Lippincott 's Monthly Magazine. It was in 1891 that The Picture of Dorian Gray was published as a book. It was published by Ward, Lock and Company editorial house.
The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde 's only novel. Although he was a well-known writer, he was best known for his plays, poetry and short stories. The book was originally a serial story that was published in a magazine. The story elicited much criticism from many who felt that the story was 'immoral '. This might explain the preface that is included later on in the book edition, which states that 'there is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book '. Other than a preface, the book edition also included an addition of several chapters. The Picture of Dorian Gray has also been adapted into film. The first film was released in 1945, and the more recent being the 2009 version. The original 1945 film followed the novel 's plot quite closely, and it was a moderate success. The 2009 film version received more negative reviews, partially due to the fact that it strayed from …show more content…
A masterpiece may be so beautifully done that it is viewed by many as being timeless, forever. However, things may happen that destroy or ruin the masterpiece. If the artist were ever to see the ruin that has come to his masterpiece, he would die, either figuratively or literally. Such is the circumstance between Basil Howard and Dorian Gray. Basil 's original painting of Dorian is beautiful, and an immortal representation of Dorian Gray 's youth. Yet, due to unforeseen circumstances, his painting is soon destroyed, marked by the sins of Dorian Gray. When he sees what has come to his painting, he dies, under the hand of his 'masterpiece
The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde 's only novel. Although he was a well-known writer, he was best known for his plays, poetry and short stories. The book was originally a serial story that was published in a magazine. The story elicited much criticism from many who felt that the story was 'immoral '. This might explain the preface that is included later on in the book edition, which states that 'there is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book '. Other than a preface, the book edition also included an addition of several chapters. The Picture of Dorian Gray has also been adapted into film. The first film was released in 1945, and the more recent being the 2009 version. The original 1945 film followed the novel 's plot quite closely, and it was a moderate success. The 2009 film version received more negative reviews, partially due to the fact that it strayed from …show more content…
A masterpiece may be so beautifully done that it is viewed by many as being timeless, forever. However, things may happen that destroy or ruin the masterpiece. If the artist were ever to see the ruin that has come to his masterpiece, he would die, either figuratively or literally. Such is the circumstance between Basil Howard and Dorian Gray. Basil 's original painting of Dorian is beautiful, and an immortal representation of Dorian Gray 's youth. Yet, due to unforeseen circumstances, his painting is soon destroyed, marked by the sins of Dorian Gray. When he sees what has come to his painting, he dies, under the hand of his 'masterpiece