The Picture of Dorian Gray
After having recently read a couple of books by Austen and a few by Dickens I thought of taking on a different author for a change. So my choice fell on Wilde. When I found out that he was Irish I thought I would be learning some Irish culture, but I was completely unaware of the fact that Ireland at the time in the late 18 hundreds was still a part of Great Britain. Besides, this story is set in London. Pre-Expectations I must admit, my expectations before reading his book were somewhat different to the actual plot, partly because I thought it would be similar to Austen's writing. But I was mistaken. I am not saying that I prefer her style to his, I am simply saying that they are different. The story did have an effect on me in the most unexpected way though. It is highly psychological in terms of the characters' actions and pursuits. The story revolves around a young man, Dorian Gray, who was later in possession of a portrait which aged while he stayed outwardly beautiful, an...