“Now and then the fantastic shadows of birds in flight flitted across the long tussore-silk curtains that were stretched in front of the huge window, producing a kind of momentary Japanese effect, and making him think of those pallid, jade-faced painters of Tokyo who, through the medium of an art that is necessarily immobile, seek to convey the sense of swiftness and motion.”
Quote by Oscar Wilde
Work
Le Portrait de Dorian Gray / The Picture of Dorian Gray: Édition bilingue: français - anglais / Bilingual Edition: French - English
Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' is a novel that explores themes of beauty, youth, and the corruption of the soul. The story revolves around Dorian Gray, a young man who sells his soul to preserve his youthful appearance. As he ages, a portrait in his room ages in his place, revealing the true cost of his immortality. more
Author
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde, born on October 16, 1854, in Ireland, and died on November 30, 1900, was a renowned Irish writer, playwright, and poet. His works are known for their wit, satire, and unique style, with notable works including 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and 'Lady Windermere's Fan'. more
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