The Picture of Dorian Gray

5W, 1926 by Oscar Wilde

Description

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is a gothic novel that explores the dangers of vanity, moral corruption, and the pursuit of eternal youth. It follows Dorian Gray, a handsome young man who makes a fateful wish that his portrait, rather than himself, should bear the marks of age and sin. As Dorian indulges in a life of excess and vice, the portrait grows increasingly grotesque, reflecting the decay of his soul, while he remains outwardly beautiful. Wilde’s novel is both a chilling tale and a sharp critique of aestheticism, morality, and the consequences of unchecked desire.

Notes

Gray hardback with dust jacket, intact, fine condition