1 Wilde’s Preface is a kind of manifesto of his art, and ostensibly states the author’s intentions for the work and provides a key for reading it. Two questions to keep in mind are: how seriously should the reader take Wilde’s more radical statements? To

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The Picture of Dorian Gray

1 Wilde’s Preface is a kind of manifesto of his art, and ostensibly states the author’s intentions for the work and provides a key for reading it. Two questions to keep in mind are: how seriously should the reader take Wilde’s more radical statements? To

Pictureof Dorian Gray

Asked by amaya w #1000960 on 4/7/2020 9:22 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/7/2020 10:30 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 4/7/2020 10:30 PM

This book is essentially about art and art is a radical subject. As to what extent does Wilde interpret it? I think he takes you as far as you would like to go. Check out the artistic theme statements below and you will see what I mean:

https://www.gradesaver.com/the-picture-of-dorian-gray/study-guide/themes

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