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Cover of “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde · 1890

320 pages

A beautiful young man surrenders to his vanity when his portrait begins to age and wither in place of his body. Sheltered by a cynical friend, Dorian chases pleasure without consequence until the hidden painting becomes a record of his cruelty.

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Faustian Bargain, Dual Identity, Morally Grey Character, Victorian London Atmosphere, Gothic, Philosophical

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