The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray is a novel by Oscar Wilde that explores themes of aestheticism, moral corruption, and the nature of beauty. The story centers on Dorian Gray, a young man whose portrait ages while he remains youthful and unblemished. Influenced by the hedonistic philosophy of Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian pursues a life of excess and vice, ultimately leading to his moral decay. Wilde's novel delves into the consequences of living a life devoted to beauty and pleasure, offering a profound commentary on the human condition and the duality of the self.