The Picture of Dorian Gray tells the story of a young man who trades his soul for eternal youth. While his outward beauty remains untouched, a hidden portrait reveals the true consequences of his sins. Through this dark and elegant tale, Oscar Wilde examines vanity, temptation, and the price of living a life devoted only to pleasure.
First published in 1890, The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde’s only novel and one of the most provocative works of Victorian literature. Blending Gothic atmosphere with philosophical reflection, Wilde explores beauty, morality, and the hidden duality of human nature.
The story follows the young and strikingly handsome Dorian Gray, whose portrait is painted by the artist Basil Hallward. Influenced by the hedonistic philosophy of Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian makes a fateful wish: that he may remain eternally youthful while the portrait bears the marks of age and sin.
As Dorian descends into a life of indulgence, secrecy, and moral corruption, the painting becomes a silent witness to his inner decay. A haunting meditation on vanity, influence, art, and the cost of unchecked desire, The Picture of Dorian Gray remains one of the most compelling and unsettling classics of Gothic fiction.
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Title
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Author
Oscar Wilde
Year
1890
Language
English
Format
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Pages
185
Publisher
Quill & Ink Store
Category
Gothic Classics
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