The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, Fiction, Classics

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The narrative explores the theme of vanity and the consequences of a hedonistic lifestyle through Dorian Gray, who remains eternally youthful while his portrait reveals the corruption of his soul. As Dorian indulges in a life of excess and moral decay, the hidden portrait bears the scars of his wicked deeds, contrasting sharply with his outward appearance. The relationship with his friend Basil Hallward, the artist behind the portrait, adds depth to the story, highlighting the tension between beauty and morality.