The Seven Moods of Dorian
The Seven Moods of Dorian is a collection of seven short stories written by G.K. Chesterton in the early twentieth century. Each story explores a different mood or emotion experienced by the protagonist, Dorian Gray. The book is known for its witty and philosophical writing style, as well as its exploration of themes such as morality, identity, and the human condition.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1924 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Satire, Adventure · 5,422 words
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THAT timeless clock of all lunatics, which was so bright in the sky that night, may really have had some elfin luck about it, like a silver penny. Not only had it initiated Mr. Hibbs into the mysteries of Dionysius, and Mr. Bullrose into the arboreal habits of his ancestors, but one night of it made a very considerable and rather valuable change in Mr. Dorian Wimpole, the Poet of the Birds. He was a man neither foolish nor evil, any more than Shelley; only a man made sterile by living in a world of indirectness and insincerity, with words rather than with things. He had not had the smallest intention of starving his chauffeur; he did not realize that there was worse spiritual murder in merely forgetting him. But as hour after hour passed over him, alone with the donkey and the moon, he went through a raging and shifting series of frames of mind, such as his cultured friends would have described as moods.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1924 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical Fiction, Satire, Adventure, Fantasy, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 5,422 words
- Structure: 1 section, 59 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophical Fiction — Explores deep themes of human nature, morality, and the search for meaning through the protagonist's introspective journey.
- Satire — Utilizes humor and irony to critique societal norms and the pretensions of intellectual circles.
- Adventure — Follows the protagonist's physical and metaphorical journey, encountering various challenges and revelations.
- Fantasy — Incorporates fantastical elements such as talking animals and mystical experiences, blending reality with imagination.
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mood · emotion · philosophy · identity · self-discovery · art · beauty · morality · society · existentialism · narrative · character study