The Picture of Dorian Gray

In "The Picture of Dorian Gray," Oscar Wilde crafts a haunting novella that explores the interwoven themes of beauty, morality, and hedonism through the tale of a young man whose portrait ages while he remains perpetually youthful. Employing a rich, articulate prose style replete with aphorisms and vivid imagery, Wilde critiques Victorian society's obsession with aestheticism and the duality of human nature. This work not only delves into the consequences of a life devoted to pleasure but also ...