CliffsNotes on Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray - Couverture souple

Baldwin M.A., Stanley P.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0764585061 ISBN 13 : 9780764585067

Editeur : CliffsNotes, 1999

Synopsis

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.

In CliffsNotes on The Picture of Dorian Gray, you explore Oscar Wilde’s great works about narcissism, rife with symbolism and classic themes. Here, you meet Dorian Gray and discover his secret pact with the devil to stay young and handsome, and the subsequent destruction of his soul.

This study guide carefully walks you through Dorian’s story by providing summaries and critical analyses of each chapter of the novel. You'll also explore the life and background of the author, Oscar Wilde, and gain insight into how he came to write this novel.

Other features that help you study include:

• A list of characters
• Glossaries to define new and unfamiliar terms
• Critical essays about Oscar Wilde’s views and life
• A review section that tests your knowledge
• A list of online resources for more study

Classic literature or modern-day treasure—you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

STANLEY P. BALDWIN received his M.A. in English from the University of Kentucky. He is a writer and teacher living in Nebraska.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CliffsNotes
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0764585061
• ISBN 13: 9780764585067
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 82
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible