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The picture of Dorian Gray and Celtic magic

This thesis has explored Irish influences on the author of The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde. The study explored early family and peer influences on the author and has traced his Irish roots to reveal a knowledge of Irish folk lore which is apparent in this novel.In addition, the thesis has analyzed the novel with respect to characteristics of Irish folk lore which are called, in this study, Celtic magic. The paper also has presented the case that Oscar Wilde should be placed with Anglo-Irish writers instead of British authors.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/181620
Date January 1977
CreatorsUpchurch, David A.
ContributorsJennings, C. Wade
Source SetsBall State University
Detected LanguageEnglish
Format38 leaves ; 28 cm.
SourceVirtual Press

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