The Picture Of Dorian Gray
by John Osborne
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the adaptation's engaging retelling of Oscar Wilde's classic, highlighting the strong character portrayals and emotional depth. Many find the writing beautifully crafted, with a good blend of humor and tragedy, although some note disappointment over certain plot omissions from the original narrative. Overall, the play is enjoyed as an entertaining yet thought-provoking experience.
Synopsis
The author of Look Back in Anger , Inadmissible Evidence , and The Entertainer has created a brilliant dramatization of this classic about a man who retains his youth while the decay of advancing years and moral corruption appears on a portrait painted by one of his lovers.
Press Reviews
"Osborne has done much more than a scissors and paste job on Wilde's famous story. He has... created a sense of evil through implication."
— Guardian "John Osborne... has found in Oscar Wilde's macabre morality a velveted barouche for his
Publication
The Picture Of Dorian Gray is a American adaptation play written by John Osborne and published by Samuel French (2011).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play (eISBN 9781783192342).
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Samuel French · 2011
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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