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A lush, cautionary tale of a life of vileness and deception or a loving portrait of the aesthetic impulse run rampant? Why not both? After Basil Hallward paints a beautiful, young man's portrait, his subject's frivolous wish that the picture change and he remain the same comes true. Dorian Gray's picture grows aged and corrupt while he continues to appear fresh and innocent. After he kills a young woman, "as surely as if I had cut her little throat with a knife", Dorian Gray is surprised to find no difference in his vision or surroundings. "The roses are not less lovely for all that. The birds sing just as happily in my garden."

As Hallward tries to make sense of his creation, his epigram-happy friend Lord Henry Wotton encourages Dorian in his sensual quest with any number of Wildean paradoxes, including the delightful "When we are happy we are always good, but when we are good we are not always happy." But despite its many languorous pleasures, The Picture of Dorian Gray is an imperfect work. Compared to the two (voyeuristic) older men, Dorian is a bore, and his search for ever new sensations far less fun than the novel's drawing-room discussions. Even more oddly, the moral message of the novel contradicts many of Wilde's supposed aims, not least "no artist has ethical sympathies. An ethical sympathy in an artist is an unpardonable mannerism of style." Nonetheless, the glamour boy gets his just deserts. And Wilde, defending Dorian Gray, had it both ways: "All excess, as well as all renunciation, brings its own punishment."

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A lush, cautionary tale of a life of vileness and deception or a loving portrait of the aesthetic impulse run rampant? Why not both? After Basil Hallward paints a beautiful, young man's portrait, his subject's frivolous wish that the picture change and he remain the same comes true. Dorian Gray's picture grows aged and corrupt while he continues to appear fresh and innocent. After he kills a young woman, "as surely as if I had cut her little throat with a knife", Dorian Gray is surprised to find no difference in his vision or surroundings. "The roses are not less lovely for all that. The birds sing just as happily in my garden."

As Hallward tries to make sense of his creation, his epigram-happy friend Lord Henry Wotton encourages Dorian in his sensual quest with any number of Wildean paradoxes, including the delightful "When we are happy we are always good, but when we are good we are not always happy." But despite its many languorous pleasures, The Picture of Dorian Gray is an imperfect work. Compared to the two (voyeuristic) older men, Dorian is a bore, and his search for ever new sensations far less fun than the novel's drawing-room discussions. Even more oddly, the moral message of the novel contradicts many of Wilde's supposed aims, not least "no artist has ethical sympathies. An ethical sympathy in an artist is an unpardonable mannerism of style." Nonetheless, the glamour boy gets his just deserts. And Wilde, defending Dorian Gray, had it both ways: "All excess, as well as all renunciation, brings its own punishment."

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A lush, cautionary tale of a life of vileness and deception or a loving portrait of the aesthetic impulse run rampant? Why not both? After Basil Hallward paints a beautiful, young man's portrait, his subject's frivolous wish that the picture change and he remain the same comes true. Dorian Gray's picture grows aged and corrupt while he continues to appear fresh and innocent. After he kills a young woman, "as surely as if I had cut her little throat with a knife," Dorian Gray is surprised to find no difference in his vision or surroundings. "The roses are not less lovely for all that. The birds sing just as happily in my garden."

As Hallward tries to make sense of his creation, his epigram-happy friend Lord Henry Wotton encourages Dorian in his sensual quest with any number of Wildean paradoxes, including the delightful "When we are happy we are always good, but when we are good we are not always happy." But despite its many languorous pleasures, The Picture of Dorian Gray is an imperfect work. Compared to the two (voyeuristic) older men, Dorian is a bore, and his search for ever new sensations far less fun than the novel's drawing-room discussions. Even more oddly, the moral message of the novel contradicts many of Wilde's supposed aims, not least "no artist has ethical sympathies. An ethical sympathy in an artist is an unpardonable mannerism of style." Nonetheless, the glamour boy gets his just deserts. And Wilde, defending Dorian Gray, had it both ways: "All excess, as well as all renunciation, brings its own punishment."

Produktbeschreibung

Erscheinungsjahr: 1992
Gewicht: 148 gr / Abmessung: 20 cm
Von Wilde, Oscar

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From Amazon.co.uk

A lush, cautionary tale of a life of vileness and deception or a loving portrait of the aesthetic impulse run rampant? Why not both? After Basil Hallward paints a beautiful, young man's portrait, his subject's frivolous wish that the picture change and he remain the same comes true. Dorian Gray's picture grows aged and corrupt while he continues to appear fresh and innocent. After he kills a young woman, "as surely as if I had cut her little throat with a knife", Dorian Gray is surprised to find no difference in his vision or surroundings. "The roses are not less lovely for all that. The birds sing just as happily in my garden."

As Hallward tries to make sense of his creation, his epigram-happy friend Lord Henry Wotton encourages Dorian in his sensual quest with any number of Wildean paradoxes, including the delightful "When we are happy we are always good, but when we are good we are not always happy." But despite its many languorous pleasures, The Picture of Dorian Gray is an imperfect work. Compared to the two (voyeuristic) older men, Dorian is a bore, and his search for ever new sensations far less fun than the novel's drawing-room discussions. Even more oddly, the moral message of the novel contradicts many of Wilde's supposed aims, not least "no artist has ethical sympathies. An ethical sympathy in an artist is an unpardonable mannerism of style." Nonetheless, the glamour boy gets his just deserts. And Wilde, defending Dorian Gray, had it both ways: "All excess, as well as all renunciation, brings its own punishment."

Amazon.co.uk

A lush, cautionary tale of a life of vileness and deception or a loving portrait of the aesthetic impulse run rampant? Why not both? After Basil Hallward paints a beautiful, young man's portrait, his subject's frivolous wish that the picture change and he remain the same comes true. Dorian Gray's picture grows aged and corrupt while he continues to appear fresh and innocent. After he kills a young woman, "as surely as if I had cut her little throat with a knife", Dorian Gray is surprised to find no difference in his vision or surroundings. "The roses are not less lovely for all that. The birds sing just as happily in my garden."

As Hallward tries to make sense of his creation, his epigram-happy friend Lord Henry Wotton encourages Dorian in his sensual quest with any number of Wildean paradoxes, including the delightful "When we are happy we are always good, but when we are good we are not always happy." But despite its many languorous pleasures, The Picture of Dorian Gray is an imperfect work. Compared to the two (voyeuristic) older men, Dorian is a bore, and his search for ever new sensations far less fun than the novel's drawing-room discussions. Even more oddly, the moral message of the novel contradicts many of Wilde's supposed aims, not least "no artist has ethical sympathies. An ethical sympathy in an artist is an unpardonable mannerism of style." Nonetheless, the glamour boy gets his just deserts. And Wilde, defending Dorian Gray, had it both ways: "All excess, as well as all renunciation, brings its own punishment."

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A lush, cautionary tale of a life of vileness and deception or a loving portrait of the aesthetic impulse run rampant? Why not both? After Basil Hallward paints a beautiful, young man's portrait, his subject's frivolous wish that the picture change and he remain the same comes true. Dorian Gray's picture grows aged and corrupt while he continues to appear fresh and innocent. After he kills a young woman, "as surely as if I had cut her little throat with a knife," Dorian Gray is surprised to find no difference in his vision or surroundings. "The roses are not less lovely for all that. The birds sing just as happily in my garden."

As Hallward tries to make sense of his creation, his epigram-happy friend Lord Henry Wotton encourages Dorian in his sensual quest with any number of Wildean paradoxes, including the delightful "When we are happy we are always good, but when we are good we are not always happy." But despite its many languorous pleasures, The Picture of Dorian Gray is an imperfect work. Compared to the two (voyeuristic) older men, Dorian is a bore, and his search for ever new sensations far less fun than the novel's drawing-room discussions. Even more oddly, the moral message of the novel contradicts many of Wilde's supposed aims, not least "no artist has ethical sympathies. An ethical sympathy in an artist is an unpardonable mannerism of style." Nonetheless, the glamour boy gets his just deserts. And Wilde, defending Dorian Gray, had it both ways: "All excess, as well as all renunciation, brings its own punishment."

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When it comes to one-night stands, Malachi Bishop has ?rules?. No pillow talk. No sleeping over. No planning a future hook-up. First names only. It?s just sex, not a prelude to love. But when Cole Malcolm, a smooth-talking management consultant, woos Malachi into bed, the rulebook is tossed out the window.
The one-time fling leaves Cole reeling: Malachi is his first real shot at happiness, his ?forever? man, and he?s determined to show Malachi just how good they could be together. But Malachi doesn?t believe in happily-ever-after, and dodges Cole?s play for his heart. After all, Malachi is still mourning the loss of Taylor Blanchard, whom he hoped to love forever. Then there?s Zach Brennan, a handsome twenty-five-year-old and student at the college where Malachi teaches. Falling for Zach could destroy everything he?s worked for, but Malachi can?t help himself.

Caught by love and in its betrayal, it?s a later affair with a beautiful stranger that changes Malachi?s life most dramatically. Now Malachi must confront his present and his past that bring into question the larger fantasies of home and his place in the world.

Kurzbeschreibung

When it comes to one-night stands, Malachi Bishop has ?rules?. No pillow talk. No sleeping over. No planning a future hook-up. First names only. It?s just sex, not a prelude to love. But when Cole Malcolm, a smooth-talking management consultant, woos Malachi into bed, the rulebook is tossed out the window.
The one-time fling leaves Cole reeling: Malachi is his first real shot at happiness, his ?forever? man, and he?s determined to show Malachi just how good they could be together. But Malachi doesn?t believe in happily-ever-after, and dodges Cole?s play for his heart. After all, Malachi is still mourning the loss of Taylor Blanchard, whom he hoped to love forever. Then there?s Zach Brennan, a handsome twenty-five-year-old and student at the college where Malachi teaches. Falling for Zach could destroy everything he?s worked for, but Malachi can?t help himself.

Caught by love and in its betrayal, it?s a later affair with a beautiful stranger that changes Malachi?s life most dramatically. Now Malachi must confront his present and his past that bring into question the larger fantasies of home and his place in the world.

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Best friends Laura and Sarah have done everything together since the age of five. Both married and with children of their own, they settle down comfortably to follow life's script ? until Sarah's husband suddenly leaves her. Unable to bear the shame and humiliation, the once solid friendship bends under the strain and Sarah leaves her hometown to move to London, where she hopes to find herself.

Years later, Sarah returns with a mysterious friend in tow. And just in time it seems ? as Laura is about to go through a private hell of her own? a hell that is going to test her marriage, her friendship, and her inner strength in ways that she never imagined.

Kurzbeschreibung

Best friends Laura and Sarah have done everything together since the age of five. Both married and with children of their own, they settle down comfortably to follow life's script ? until Sarah's husband suddenly leaves her. Unable to bear the shame and humiliation, the once solid friendship bends under the strain and Sarah leaves her hometown to move to London, where she hopes to find herself.

Years later, Sarah returns with a mysterious friend in tow. And just in time it seems ? as Laura is about to go through a private hell of her own? a hell that is going to test her marriage, her friendship, and her inner strength in ways that she never imagined.

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Cannes, FR, Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 11:22 local
Blackballed CIA operative Sterling must get on a criminal mastermind?s private jet. The real life German Barbie doll in the back of the white stretch was doing all she knew to change Sterling?s plans?again. Despite the doll?s best efforts, the image filling Sterling?s iPhone couldn?t be ignored. The girl is wearing Sterling?s dead lover?s stiletto boots; boots confirmed buried in the rubble of the North Tower on 9/11. Even worse, the girl may already know her mother?s deadly secret?a secret the CIA must keep buried as Sterling works to get another lost love?a beautiful ex-KGB assassin gone rogue?off an MI6 hit list before their time runs out. And what if Sterling opens the little gift-wrapped package the doll?s papa ordered be placed onboard the jet? Dame Jane Sterling and the whole bloody assignment could be blown?sky high!

Stiletto Dolls: a novel of steamy psychological suspense delivers all, except a leading man. The ladies rule in this contemporary twist of Cold War cloak and dagger intrigue dripping with desire, deceit, diamonds, and above all else, denial.


The Cast. Presented in order of appearance

Our Protagonist, Dame Jane Sterling: A former CIA spy code-named Cougar73. Jane, age 36, believes she is a pediatric psychologist. Jane moonlights as a freelance operative under the cover of a professional dominatrix.

Katrina GoodKnight Blachmann: aka Tiger69, age 40. A KGB trained child assassin, she became a ?Hushgirl? at age 6.

The Countess Kristin von Krump: aka KK, age 25. KK is the ?special? pain in Jane?s side.

Miss Christi: aka Mum, age 68, is Cougar73?s Stiletto Control. She plays a grandmotherly role, but is nobody?s Granny!

Miss Catherine Katrina Black: aka MK, age 15. Catherine may be the daughter of Katrina GoodKnight. One fact is certain?she?s trouble!

Heinrich von Krump the sixth: aka Papa, age uncertain. Papa is the billionaire mystery man that Jane is in pursuit of throughout the story.

The K-A-T, Katerina: aka Boris, aka Tiger66, age 43. This ex-KGB assassin is Katrina?s half-sister and Jane?s mentor. Given a new identity, she is now Ms. Kate Smith.

Elsa Weiss: Miss Weiss, age 33, is KK?s girl of many hats.

The DC Client: Work name Peter, (Pete) Long, age 47. Pete was Jane?s CIA case officer.

The DC bargirl: Nina, age 23, provides Miss Jane with unhealthy drink and distraction.

Natasha White: aka Snow White, age 28. Miss White is the beautiful blonde damsel-in-distress honey-pot whose mission is to garner Jane?s affections.

The Lady Jacqueline Churchill: age uncertain. A member of MI6, Lady Jacqueline is a prickly thorn from Jane?s past life.

The kittens, Danielle, and Giselle Wright: Twin sisters, age 20. They live at the Blachmann Castle with Miss Christi and make life interesting for Catherine and MK.

Dr. Samantha (Sam) Resnik: aka the Temptress, age 30. Sam also lives at the Castle and helps Miss Christi with the kittens.

Senator Winter: age 37, is the subject prompting Jane?s return to DC.

Secret Service Agent Carol Daniels: age 29, and Jane have a past.

Kurzbeschreibung

Cannes, FR, Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 11:22 local
Blackballed CIA operative Sterling must get on a criminal mastermind?s private jet. The real life German Barbie doll in the back of the white stretch was doing all she knew to change Sterling?s plans?again. Despite the doll?s best efforts, the image filling Sterling?s iPhone couldn?t be ignored. The girl is wearing Sterling?s dead lover?s stiletto boots; boots confirmed buried in the rubble of the North Tower on 9/11. Even worse, the girl may already know her mother?s deadly secret?a secret the CIA must keep buried as Sterling works to get another lost love?a beautiful ex-KGB assassin gone rogue?off an MI6 hit list before their time runs out. And what if Sterling opens the little gift-wrapped package the doll?s papa ordered be placed onboard the jet? Dame Jane Sterling and the whole bloody assignment could be blown?sky high!

Stiletto Dolls: a novel of steamy psychological suspense delivers all, except a leading man. The ladies rule in this contemporary twist of Cold War cloak and dagger intrigue dripping with desire, deceit, diamonds, and above all else, denial.


The Cast. Presented in order of appearance

Our Protagonist, Dame Jane Sterling: A former CIA spy code-named Cougar73. Jane, age 36, believes she is a pediatric psychologist. Jane moonlights as a freelance operative under the cover of a professional dominatrix.

Katrina GoodKnight Blachmann: aka Tiger69, age 40. A KGB trained child assassin, she became a ?Hushgirl? at age 6.

The Countess Kristin von Krump: aka KK, age 25. KK is the ?special? pain in Jane?s side.

Miss Christi: aka Mum, age 68, is Cougar73?s Stiletto Control. She plays a grandmotherly role, but is nobody?s Granny!

Miss Catherine Katrina Black: aka MK, age 15. Catherine may be the daughter of Katrina GoodKnight. One fact is certain?she?s trouble!

Heinrich von Krump the sixth: aka Papa, age uncertain. Papa is the billionaire mystery man that Jane is in pursuit of throughout the story.

The K-A-T, Katerina: aka Boris, aka Tiger66, age 43. This ex-KGB assassin is Katrina?s half-sister and Jane?s mentor. Given a new identity, she is now Ms. Kate Smith.

Elsa Weiss: Miss Weiss, age 33, is KK?s girl of many hats.

The DC Client: Work name Peter, (Pete) Long, age 47. Pete was Jane?s CIA case officer.

The DC bargirl: Nina, age 23, provides Miss Jane with unhealthy drink and distraction.

Natasha White: aka Snow White, age 28. Miss White is the beautiful blonde damsel-in-distress honey-pot whose mission is to garner Jane?s affections.

The Lady Jacqueline Churchill: age uncertain. A member of MI6, Lady Jacqueline is a prickly thorn from Jane?s past life.

The kittens, Danielle, and Giselle Wright: Twin sisters, age 20. They live at the Blachmann Castle with Miss Christi and make life interesting for Catherine and MK.

Dr. Samantha (Sam) Resnik: aka the Temptress, age 30. Sam also lives at the Castle and helps Miss Christi with the kittens.

Senator Winter: age 37, is the subject prompting Jane?s return to DC.

Secret Service Agent Carol Daniels: age 29, and Jane have a past.

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When the sea god?s only son is told his fated mate is the marine biologist of his extremely wet dreams, Reef is beyond thrilled. Unfortunately, becoming human is harder than he thought, and if he doesn?t get the Arian Prince to acknowledge their blossoming love, he could become nothing but sea foam.

In this next story of the Cob Brothers, Swan Prince meets the Little Merman, and the stakes have never been higher as the battle over Aria continues to spill over to Earth.

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When the sea god?s only son is told his fated mate is the marine biologist of his extremely wet dreams, Reef is beyond thrilled. Unfortunately, becoming human is harder than he thought, and if he doesn?t get the Arian Prince to acknowledge their blossoming love, he could become nothing but sea foam.

In this next story of the Cob Brothers, Swan Prince meets the Little Merman, and the stakes have never been higher as the battle over Aria continues to spill over to Earth.