Kiowa County Public Library District

This is a story of moral corruption. A gothic melodrama, it is full of subtle impression and epigram. It touches on many of Wilde's recurring themes, such as the nature and spirit of art, aestheticism and the dangers inherent in it.In the wealthy and vain hedonist Dorian Gray, London painter Basil Hallward has found his muse. Only when the portrait of Dorian begins to age, while the man himself remains untouched by time, do they realize they may have...

"Features the best of Ann Bannon's lesbian 'pulp' novels. First published from 1957 through 1962, these classic novels follow the exploits of a circle of women friends coming to terms with their sexuality... [and] provide an important record of lesbian life in the post-World War II era."--Publisher's description.