Tales from Sniper's Rest

The Picture of Dorian Gray, Part 5


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Book Summary;

As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world.


Words I had to look up in order to read this book;

- Ennui; a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.

- Misanthrope; a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

- Panegyric; a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something.

- Reticences; the quality of being reticent; reserve.

- Garrulous; excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

- Inveterate; having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.

- Impecuniosity; having very little or no money usually habitually: penniless.

- Obsequious; obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

- Nacre; Mother of Pearl.


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