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Book Review of The Picture of Dorian Gray and Other Writings

The Picture of Dorian Gray and Other Writings
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Occasionally, I try to read some of the "classics". I often run across literary references to this book, so I thought it would be a worthwhile read.
Oscar Wilde is known for some biting humor, and this book has some wonderful lines. His writing style takes a bit of getting used to for those of us accustomed to 21st century style. Wilde crafts the character of Dorian Gray in such a way that you at once pity and despise him. Good book, though not for the casual reader.