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The Picture of Dorian Gray

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  • 234 pages
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The narrative centers on Dorian Gray, a young man entranced by his own beauty, who becomes influenced by Lord Henry's hedonistic views on youth and pleasure. In a moment of vanity, he wishes for his portrait to age instead of him, leading to a Faustian bargain that explores the consequences of aesthetic obsession. Oscar Wilde's only novel serves as a profound moral commentary, intertwining themes of art, life, and the repercussions of one's choices, making it a timeless Gothic classic that continues to challenge readers.

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Language
English
Released
2021
Pages
234
ISBN13
9788194983576
Series
First published
1891
Original title
The Picture of Dorian Gray
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The narrative centers on Dorian Gray, a young man entranced by his own beauty, who becomes influenced by Lord Henry's hedonistic views on youth and pleasure. In a moment of vanity, he wishes for his portrait to age instead of him, leading to a Faustian bargain that explores the consequences of aesthetic obsession. Oscar Wilde's only novel serves as a profound moral commentary, intertwining themes of art, life, and the repercussions of one's choices, making it a timeless Gothic classic that continues to challenge readers.