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The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890) by OscarWilde
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"The Picture of Dorian Gray" tells of a young man named Dorian Gray, the subject of a painting by artist Basil Hallward. Basil is impressed by Dorian's beauty and becomes infatuated with him, believing his beauty is responsible for a new mode in his art. Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton, a friend of Basil's, and becomes enthralled by Lord Henry's world view. Espousing a new hedonism, Lord Henry suggests the only things worth pursuing in life are beauty and fulfilment of the senses.
Prima Ballerina by annasun101
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She is beautiful, poised and elegant. Perfect, some would dare to say. But this seemingly simple ballerina's life has descended into a whirlwind of colors that have driven her to a point of desperation. Disclaimer: I do not support or condone eating disorders at all.
collarbones by DanaScully
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It's an endless search for something that even the sharpest eyes cannot see. [Beautiful cover made by rigor_samsa.]
The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People by OscarWilde
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"The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People" is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personæ in order to escape burdensome social obligations.