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100	1		_aMason, Stuart, _d1872-1927
245	1	0	_aOscar Wilde, Art and Morality: A Defence of "The Picture of Dorian Gray"
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-09-10
508			_aChristine Bell and Marc D'Hooghe
520			_a"Art and Morality: A Defence of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'" by Stuart Mason is an analysis written in the late 19th century that aims to defend Oscar Wilde's controversial novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray." The work delves into the interplay between art and ethics, specifically addressing the criticisms that have been leveled at Wilde's narrative for its perceived immorality. The central character explored is Dorian Gray, a young man whose Faustian bargain leads him down a path of debauchery while his outward appearance remains untainted. The opening of this analysis introduces the context surrounding Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray," highlighting the initial responses and critiques it received upon publication. It discusses Wilde's artistic philosophy on the separation of art from moral judgments, emphasizing his belief that an artist's work should not be constrained by public expectation or ethical standards. Additionally, it sets the stage for broader discussions on the nature of beauty, aestheticism, and the historical reception of Wilde's ideas, ultimately arguing that what is deemed "unhealthy" by the public often reflects a misunderstanding of true artistic merit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWilde, Oscar, 1854-1900. Picture of Dorian Gray
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33689
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