The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a novel that became one of the most discussed works of world literature of the late 19th century. This story of a young man who sold his soul for eternal youth and beauty is not only a Gothic drama with elements of mysticism, but also a profound philosophical reflection on the nature of art, the temptations of pleasure, moral responsibility, and the destructive power of egoism.Immediately after its publication, the novel sparked a storm of controver ...