The Man who was Dorian Gray
The Man who was Dorian Gray by Jerusha Hull McCormack, published by Palgrave in 2000, is a biography that delves into the life of John Gray, the real-life inspiration for Oscar Wilde’s character Dorian Gray. This edition spans 353 pages and is presented in English. McCormack, an expert on Wilde and his circle, narrates Gray’s journey from a working-class boy to a prominent figure in literary society, highlighting his complex relationships and the cultural context of his time.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of Gray’s transformation from a decadent poet to a Roman Catholic priest, alongside his evolving friendship with Wilde and his lifelong companion, Andre Raffalovich. The biography offers insights into the literary society of the fin-de-siècle and the development of emerging gay culture during that period. Through McCormack’s research, the book provides a nuanced understanding of Gray’s life and the influences that shaped his identity.
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Everyone knows The Picture of Dorian Gray, but few know that Dorian Gray actually existed. This is his history. In this biography, Jerusha Hull McCormack, an expert on Oscar Wilde and his circle, tells the story of John Gray, a working class boy whose passionate friendship with Oscar Wilde made his name as the reputed model for the character of Dorian Gray. McCormack traces Gray’s life from decadent poet to Roman Catholic priest, exploring his changing relationship with Wilde and with his lifelong companion, Andre Raffalovich. Gray’s life provides us with fascinating insight into fin-de-siecle literary society and the emerging gay culture of the period.
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