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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde [Wordsworth Classics]

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde [Wordsworth Classics]

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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is a philosophical Gothic novel that follows Dorian Gray, a young man whose extraordinary beauty becomes the center of his life. Influenced by Lord Henry Wotton’s hedonistic ideas, Dorian wishes that his portrait would age instead of him, allowing him to remain forever young while the painting bears the marks of his moral corruption. As Dorian indulges in a life of pleasure, secrecy, and wrongdoing, his portrait becomes increasingly grotesque, reflecting his inner decay while his outward appearance stays untouched. Over time, guilt, paranoia, and isolation consume him, leading to a tragic ending. The novel explores themes of aestheticism, moral consequences, vanity, and the conflict between outward beauty and inner corruption.

About the Author

Oscar Wilde was a celebrated Irish author, poet, and playwright known for his sharp wit, elegant style, and brilliant social satire. Born in 1854 in Dublin, Wilde became one of the leading figures of the Aesthetic Movement, which emphasized “art for art’s sake.” He achieved fame through plays such as The Importance of Being Earnest and his only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Despite his literary success, Wilde’s life was marked by scandal and imprisonment due to his homosexuality, which was criminalized at the time. After his release from prison, he lived in exile in France, where he died in 1900. Today, he is remembered as one of the most influential and quotable writers in English literature.

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