1. The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Picture of Dorian Gray Summary of novel: Dorian Gray, the beautiful, talented, charming young man, has managed to capture the hearts of both men and women alike during nineteenth-century England. ... Dorian stabs Basil in the back of the head, and has his body burned. ... Historical Significance: In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Wilde doesn't hesitate to make reference to previous literary works or historical events. ... When The Picture of Dorian Gray was published, England's reading public was expanding to include the most minor of citizens - the working class. ... Dor...
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