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The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde,

Robert Mighall (Introduction)

Start date: January 1, 2026

Finish date: February 28, 2026

Discussion: The Horror of it All

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The Horror of it All

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A philosophical inquiry into aesthetics and corruption of the soul

Some readers have classified this as an horror novel, but I wholeheartedly disagree. Yes, it is dark in the gothic sense, and could be seen as a satire of romance. However, in my opinion this is primarily a philosophical novel. Don't agree? Allow me to demonstrate by noting a few of the questions posed in this book.

* What is aesthetically good
* Does art reflect the artist or the audience?
* Can something be simultaneously beautiful ...more

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