The Picture of Dorian Greyhound (Classic Tails 4)
On sale
21st September 2017
Price: £7.99
Genre
CLASSIC TAILS – the greatest works of literature, as told by the finest breeds
We all have our favourite classic tales; books that have been beloved to us since childhood, whose wonderful stories and rich tapestry of characters are unsurpassed in modern literature. How, you may ask, could these marvellous works ever be improved upon?
Reader, ask no more…for we present
The Picture of Dorian Greyhound
Dorian Greyhound is the best of his breed – well-tempered, beautiful and pure of heart. So Basil Basset, an artist, paints a portrait that reflects the very essence of Dorian’s soul.
But soon Dorian befriends selfish hedonist Lord Henry Wooffon, and then the moral corruption of this sweet creature begins. On the outside, Dorian remains young and sleek – but as his naughtiness increases, the portrait starts to reveal the extent of his inner decay…
What readers are saying about The Picture of Dorian Greyhound:
‘The whole book is hilarious. I need more of these Classic Tails editions in my life‘
‘Clever text, lovely illustrations‘
‘Fun references and amazing artwork. It’s certainly made me want to read the original‘
We all have our favourite classic tales; books that have been beloved to us since childhood, whose wonderful stories and rich tapestry of characters are unsurpassed in modern literature. How, you may ask, could these marvellous works ever be improved upon?
Reader, ask no more…for we present
The Picture of Dorian Greyhound
Dorian Greyhound is the best of his breed – well-tempered, beautiful and pure of heart. So Basil Basset, an artist, paints a portrait that reflects the very essence of Dorian’s soul.
But soon Dorian befriends selfish hedonist Lord Henry Wooffon, and then the moral corruption of this sweet creature begins. On the outside, Dorian remains young and sleek – but as his naughtiness increases, the portrait starts to reveal the extent of his inner decay…
What readers are saying about The Picture of Dorian Greyhound:
‘The whole book is hilarious. I need more of these Classic Tails editions in my life‘
‘Clever text, lovely illustrations‘
‘Fun references and amazing artwork. It’s certainly made me want to read the original‘
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Reviews
[A] cute, clever, quirky and beautifully illustrated collection of gift books
Calling all animal lovers. The Classic Tails collection reworks old favourites with cats and canines as the protagonists. Pugs and Prejudice? We'll take it