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Rhiannon12866

(246,579 posts) Sat Nov 1, 2025, 08:05 PM Nov 1

Velshi Banned Book Club: 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde with author Abdi Nazemian - Velshi - MSNBC [View all]

Initially published as a famously censored novella for Lippincott's Monthly Magazine in June 1890, Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray” explores persuasion and corruption, sexual identity, desire, mortality, and societal obsession with youth and beauty. According to “Exquisite Things” author Abdi Nazemian, it is a story that has become a symbol of resilience. - Aired on 11/01/2025.

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Velshi Banned Book Club: 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde with author Abdi Nazemian - Velshi - MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Nov 1 OP

That was very interesting. I remember reading Dorian Gray brer cat Nov 1 #1

Thanks so much, my friend! And I'm so glad to hear that you're doing well, too! Rhiannon12866 Nov 1 #2

I hope you are better very soon. brer cat Sunday #3

Awww! Thanks so much! Rhiannon12866 Sunday #4