THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY

THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY – written by OSCAR WILDE – Gothic horror – Published in1891
Timeless Classic of Beauty, Morality, and Dark Secrets Oscar Wilde’s Masterpiece
This gripping tale of beauty, corruption, and the ultimate price of vanity will keep you turning pages late into the night. With Wilde’s razor-sharp wit and haunting storytelling, this classic novel explores the darkness of the human soul in a way that’s as relevant today as it was over a century ago. Whether you’re a fan of gothic literature or thought-provoking drama, or love a tale with a twist, this book is a must-have for your collection.

Sneak Peek
As he was turning the handle of the door, his eye fell upon the portrait Basil Hallward had painted of him. He started back as if in surprise. Then he went on into his own room, looking somewhat puzzled. After he had taken the button-hole out of his coat, he seemed to hesitate. Finally, he came back, went over to the picture, and examined it. In the dim arrested light that struggled through the cream-coloured silk blinds, the face appeared to him to be a little changed. The expression looked different. One would have said that there was a touch of cruelty in the mouth. It was certainly strange. He turned round and, walking to the window, drew up the blind. The bright dawn flooded the room and swept the fantastic shadows into dusky corners, where they lay shuddering. But the strange expression that he had noticed in the face of the portrait seemed to linger there, to be more intensified even. The quivering ardent sunlight showed him the lines of cruelty round the mouth as clearly as if he had been looking into a mirror after he had done some dreadful thing. He winced and, taking up from the table an oval glass framed in ivory Cupids, one of Lord Henry’s many presents to him, glanced hurriedly into its polished depths. No line like that warped his red lips. What did it mean?

Synopsis
Oscar Wilde’s *The Picture of Dorian Gray* is a spellbinding exploration of beauty, morality, and the consequences of unchecked hedonism. The story follows the young and impossibly handsome Dorian Gray, whose life changes forever when his portrait is painted by artist Basil Hallward. Struck by the idea that his beauty is fleeting, Dorian makes a fateful wish: that the portrait ages in his place while he remains eternally youthful.
Under the influence of the cynical and debauched Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian descends into a life of indulgence, cruelty, and excess. As he embraces his darkest desires, the portrait begins to bear the weight of his sins, grotesquely reflecting the corruption of his soul. Meanwhile, Dorian’s outward appearance remains as flawless as ever, masking the depravity lurking within.

Wilde’s only novel is both a haunting gothic tale and a profound philosophical reflection on the cost of vanity, the nature of influence, and the battle between good and evil within us all. Richly written and deeply provocative, *The Picture of Dorian Gray* remains a timeless classic that challenges readers to examine the true price of eternal beauty.

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Every effort is made at Ishmael & Grey to guarantee that the book’s original integrity has been maintained to the best possible standard. This indicates that the story’s texts have not been altered since they were first published by the author, maintaining their most ancient version for your enjoyment. Fundamentally, this title is a classic gothic horror book written in Oscar Wild’s unique writing style. This title would be a wonderful addition to your existing collection or a wonderful present for the classic horror enthusiast in your life.