The Picture of Dorian Gray

Exploring themes of vanity, morality, and the nature of beauty, this classic novel follows Dorian Gray, a young man whose portrait ages while he remains eternally youthful. Influenced by the hedonistic philosophy of Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian embarks on a life of indulgence and excess, leading to devastating consequences. As his actions become increasingly corrupt, the portrait reveals the true cost of his choices, serving as a haunting reminder of his lost innocence and the moral decay that accompanies his pursuit of pleasure.