Has anyone read The Picture of Dorian Gray ?
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Tried, but it creeped me out, too much.
Why? How far along did you get?
Hahaha, I got through the first few chapters and stopped. Can't remember why, but I did have trouble understand the characters.
I found it to be an amazing tragedy. Very hellenic in its essence, and at the end I found myself gasping for breath. When I finally finished it, I stood still for a good 5 minutes trying to think and process the ending.
Oscar Wilde is a genius. I hope his deathbed conversion was earnest, I would love to see him in Heaven and chat with him.
I have. It's not really my kind of story, but it was great. Its exploration of themes such as the idea that beauty is all that matters, the duality of human nature, and the consequences of moral degradation and narcissism was interesting... and a little frightening.
I found it be a beautiful tragedy, a cautionary tale.
When I finished it 2 days ago, I stood still for like 5 minutes trying to process what happens.
It’s such a layered story, and despite what people may think, the author isn’t taking sides, nor agreeing with this character and disagreeing with that one.
If you ask me, it deserves be elevated to the realm of myth for it puts the tale of Narcissus to shame.