The Picture of Dorian Gray (novel)

"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a novel by Oscar Wilde that tells the story of a young man, Dorian Gray, who becomes fascinated with his own beauty after having his portrait painted. Influenced by a hedonistic friend, he wishes that he could remain forever youthful while the painting ages instead. As Dorian indulges in a life of excess and moral corruption, his portrait bears the consequences of his actions, reflecting his inner decay. The story explores themes of vanity, morality, and the nature of beauty, ultimately questioning the price of living a life devoted to pleasure without accountability.