For over one hundred years, Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray has charmed readers and critics alike. Critics have found many sources for the vel's themes and motifs; however, ne have explored the rich depths of the author's native Irish mythology and folklore. This study explores the plot, setting, characters and themes as well as the supernatural source for Dorian's change using sources from Irish Celtic folklore. This focus casts new light on Wilde's vel and opens possibilities for further studies.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Peter Lang Publishing Inc
ISBN-10
0820417564
ISBN-13
9780820417561
eBay Product ID (ePID)
158316136
Product Key Features
Author
David a Upchurch
Format
Hardback
Language
English
Topic
Literary Criticism
Additional Product Features
Issn
0724-1453
Series Part/Volume Number
140
First Published
1992
Series Title
American University Studies Series 4: English Language and Literature
Author Biography
The Author: David Upchurch is an assistant professor in the English Department at Ball State University. He received his B.A. from DePauw University and his Ph.D. from Ball State. His article Dorian Gray appeared in Reference Guide to English Literature.