The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde's only novel, 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', is a dark and gothic tale of vanity, hedonism, and moral corruption. It tells the story of a young man, Dorian Gray, who becomes the subject of a painting by artist Basil Hallward. Influenced by Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian wishes that his portrait would age instead of him, leading to a life of debauchery and eventual ruin.