The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, Fiction, Classics

The story revolves around Dorian Gray, who remains eternally youthful while his portrait bears the scars of his immoral actions. His friend, artist Basil Hallward, captures Dorian's beauty in a painting that ultimately reveals the consequences of his hedonistic lifestyle. As Dorian indulges in vice and corruption, the hidden portrait reflects the true state of his soul, contrasting sharply with his outward appearance. This exploration of vanity, morality, and the duality of human nature unfolds in a gripping narrative.