THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY BY Oscar Wilde Garden City Pub. 1930

Description: THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY BY Oscar Wilde ILLUSTRATED BY LUI TRUGO Illustrated Library HALCYON HOUSE GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK THE ARTIST'S PREFACE D URING the Spring of 1884 Oscar Wilde was often in the studio. One of my sitters was a young gentleman of such peculiar beauty that his friends had nicknamed him "The Radiant Youth." Each afternoon Wilde watched the work advance, enchanting us, meanwhile, with brilliant talk, until, at last, the portrait was finished and its original had gone his ways-rejoicing, without doubt, to be at liberty. Now, the beauty of "Dorian" was of that kind which depends on colour and expression for its charm. His hair was bright and wavy; the ruddiness of health suffused his cheeks; his eyes sparkled with wholesome fun, good humour, and high thoughts. He was the sort of boy who makes the world seem jolly even when the east wind blows. Goodness and merriment radiated from him visibly; the darkest room appeared to glow and brighten when he entered it. "What a pity such a glorious creature should ever grow old," sighed Wilde. "Yes, it is indeed," said I. "How delightful it would be if 'Dorian' could remain exactly as he is, while the portrait aged and withered in his stead. I wish it might be so!" And that was all. I occupied myself with the picture for perhaps a quarter of an hour, during which Wilde smoked reflectively, but uttered not one word. He arose, presently, and sauntered to the door, merely nodding as he left the room. Family aftairs called me, by-and-by, trom London. I saw no more of either Wilde or "Gray." One day, years afterward, this book fell into my hands, I cannot remember where or how, although it startled me to find the

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