Exploring The Picture of Dorian Gray
A handsome young man named Dorian Gray sells his soul to remain youthful while a portrait of him ages and records the corruption of his sins. A philosophical study of beauty, hedonism, and morality.
If you are looking for your next great read, The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde deserves a spot on your list.
First published in 1890, it continues to find new readers today.
About the book
A handsome young man named Dorian Gray sells his soul to remain youthful while a portrait of him ages and records the corruption of his sins. A philosophical study of beauty, hedonism, and morality.
Themes and subjects
Readers will find threads of Classic literature, Gothic fiction, Morality, Aestheticism, Vanity, and Philosophy. These subjects give the story its texture and make it easy to recommend to the right reader.
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This is a great pick for anyone building a reading list around Classic literature.
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