Dorian Gray

"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a novel by Oscar Wilde, first published in 1890. It tells the story of Dorian Gray, a young man whose portrait ages and bears the scars of his moral corruption, while he remains youthful and beautiful. Influenced by the hedonistic philosophies of an artist, Dorian pursues a life of excess and indulgence, leading to a spiraling decline in his character. The novel explores themes of vanity, the nature of beauty, and the consequences of a life devoid of ethical considerations, ultimately revealing the dark side of pursuing pleasure without accountability.