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Program Description
Event Details
Join us for a new monthly book club exploring books that have been banned or challenged. This month, we're discussing The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.
A library card is required to register. Register for a copy of the book starting on October 8. Staff will notify you when a copy of the book is checked out to your account and is ready for pickup.
Summary: In this celebrated work, his only novel, Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind.
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This program is for those 18 and up only. Children are not allowed in the meeting room during adult events. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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