... important features, the term 'new-hedonism' and homosexuality which were highly discussed and present a great importance in the analysis of the philosophy and ideology of Wilde in his The Picture of Dorian Gray. II.1 . New Hedonism The character of Henry, who sees life in a different point of view, is the one who encourages Dorian to follow his own self-concerned life style, seeking pleasures and avoiding ... )". Wilde is anti-Victorian Morality, as he does not agree with the idea of Art being didactic. His ideas of Art for art's sake, are expressed in the preface of The Picture of ...

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... will tell you the truth. Oscar Wilde always sought experience rather than the fruits of it, because it taught people what to follow and what to avoid. It was the only way that Wilde could arrive at an analysis of his passions. There had been a constant curiosity and desire that made Widle yield ... to any temptation. He sums up everything of his passions and life in the following passage. The worship of the senses has often, and with much justice, been ... so that it could be harmony with his principles. The sterility of art is not only stressed continuously but is also to be found in ...

• Word Count: 1666
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• Grade Level: High School