The Picture of Dorian Gray
by Oscar Wilde
- First published: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Content type: Fiction
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde is a philosophical fiction and Gothic horror novel published in 1890. When a beautiful young man wishes that his portrait would age instead of himself, his desire comes horrifyingly true. As Dorian pursues a life of hedonistic pleasure and immoral experiences, he remains youthful while his portrait darkens with every sin. Wilde explores themes of beauty, morality, and the corrupting influence of unchecked desire in this classic work that sparked controversy upon release but remains his most famous novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Edition | Date | Publisher | Language | ISBN | Access | Links |
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Project Gutenberg electronic edition Project Gutenberg metadata does not identify the source print edition. | 1994-10-01 | Project Gutenberg | English | — | Public domain (USA) | |
Project Gutenberg electronic edition Project Gutenberg metadata does not identify the source print edition. | 2008-10-01 | Project Gutenberg | English | — | Public domain (USA) | |
Project Gutenberg electronic edition Project Gutenberg metadata does not identify the source print edition. | 2003-05-01 | Project Gutenberg | English | — | Public domain (USA) |
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