Ahhh, springtime... the glorious rebirth of dormant flora, the morning air filled with the chirping of enthused songbirds ... beauty abounds. It is an easy thing to be seduced by beauty, wouldn't you agree? But the problem with Dorian Gray is that he is a man seduced by his own beauty and corrupted by the notions of an ignoble mentor. The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde has come to be recognized as a classic of Western literature and a memorably creative work of Gothic horror. We'll be reading this unique novel, the only novel ever published by Oscar Wilde, the original king of contemporary and furious wit, for our May book club meeting. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30pm as usual. It would be a shame if you missed the occasion.
Beauty has as many meanings as man has moods. -Oscar Wilde
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