The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) – This book was a little weird. I think I had heard too much about the author’s homosexuality to really enjoy this book. It seemed to really present a message about that and also a very interesting outlook on life. The author wrote well and it was a good read, but I don’t agree with the message and what it had to say. There was a very strong homosexual message in the way the characters acted toward one another and in the way life was presented. Also it seemed to have a very hedonistic message to it. Life was just to live, and be happy with it. (Late 1800s)