The Picture of Dorian Gray

“The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde is a philosophical and dark novel about a handsome young man, Dorian Gray, who wishes that his portrait would age instead of him. As he lives a life of pleasure and moral corruption, his outward appearance remains youthful, while the portrait reflects the true consequences of his actions. The story explores themes of vanity, morality, temptation, and the cost of a corrupted soul.