Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde's only novel is still regarded as a singular masterpiece. The hauntingly beautiful story of the dandy Dorian Gray, his attempt to shape life as a work of art without regard for the often hypocritical morals of the prudish Victorian society, resonates even more as it reflects the existential conflict of the artist Wilde himself. In his new translation, Lutz-W. Wolff particularly seeks to uncover the nuances of the original text that have often been overlooked in favor of the thrilling plot.

• Excellent new translation that pays homage to the original
• Includes a comprehensive appendix on the life and work.