{"product_id":"9781843256458","title":"A CHRISTMAS CAROL","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE PORTRAIT OF DORIAN GRAY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapted edition of Oscar Wilde's classic allows English students to access one of the most fascinating works of world literature. Designed as part of the Graded Readers collection, it combines a captivating narrative with a linguistic level adjusted to facilitate comprehension and learning. The book includes color illustrations and an Activity Book that reinforces the four linguistic skills, vocabulary, and English usage, making reading a complete and stimulating educational experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Dorian Gray, a young man of extraordinary beauty whose life changes upon meeting the painter Basil Hallward and the cynical Lord Henry Wotton. Fascinated by the idea of eternal youth, Dorian wishes for his portrait to age in his place while he remains unchanged. The wish is granted, and as the protagonist plunges into a life of pleasure and moral excess, the painting reflects the traces of his inner corruption. This adaptation maintains the essence of the conflict between appearance and reality, the price of vanity, and the consequences of an unscrupulous life, all presented in language accessible for learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between outer beauty and inner corruption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for eternal youth and its moral consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe influence of bad company and excessive hedonism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe weight of conscience and the impossibility of escaping one's destiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLearning English through graded and dramatized reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at students of English as a foreign language who wish to improve their level in an enjoyable and progressive way. It is also ideal for young readers or adults who want to approach a literary classic with adapted linguistic support. It works well for both self-study and classroom use, thanks to the supplementary material in the Activity Book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDevelops reading and listening comprehension through an adapted classic story and dramatized recordings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReinforces English vocabulary and grammatical structures in context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStimulates imagination and interest in literature through illustrations and an engaging narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOffers integrated practice of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) with the Activity Book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFacilitates autonomous learning by combining entertainment with pedagogical progression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: WILDE OSCAR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Express\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: eng\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: DIDACTICS: ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERACY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 56\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 75 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of The Portrait of Dorian Gray effectively fulfills its dual purpose: to bring a literary classic to new readers and to serve as a teaching tool for learning English. The adaptation respects the essence of the original work while adjusting the language to the student's level. The illustrated format and the integrated Activity Book provide added value that facilitates practice and retention. It is a solid choice for those looking to combine language training with high-quality cultural content.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EXPRESS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408614089051,"sku":"9781843256458","price":11.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978184325645.jpg?v=1781866080","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9781843256458","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}