by Oscar Wilde
First published 2007
Dorian Gray, a young aristocrat of extraordinary beauty, becomes entranced by a portrait that captures his perfect likeness. When a charismatic Lord Henry introduces him to a philosophy of pure hedonism and aesthetic pleasure, Dorian makes a fateful wish: that the painting should age while he remains forever young. His wish is granted, but with a terrifying consequence. As Dorian descends into increasingly depraved acts, his portrait absorbs the moral corruption of his soul, transforming into a grotesque testament to his inner darkness. Each sin etches itself into the painting's surface, while Dorian maintains his pristine, youthful appearance. But beauty cannot forever mask true nature, and Dorian must ultimately confront the monstrous reflection of his own choices.
Genres: fiction, classic-literature, fantasy, 19th-century
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: dark-fantasy, gothic-horror, moral-decay
Period: 19th-Century
140 pages · Paperback · Norilana Books
Content warnings: body-horror, gore, violence