The Picture of Dorian Gray (Oscar Wilde)

"The Picture of Dorian Gray," written by Oscar Wilde, tells the story of a young man named Dorian Gray who becomes obsessed with his own beauty after a portrait of him is painted. Influenced by the hedonistic philosophy of his friend Lord Henry, Dorian wishes that he could remain youthful while the painting ages in his place. As he indulges in a life of excess and moral corruption, the portrait bears the scars of his sins, reflecting his declining character. Ultimately, Dorian faces the consequences of his choices, exploring themes of vanity, moral decay, and the nature of art and the self.