A dark masterpiece of Gothic horror and Victorian decadence, Oscar Wilde's scandalous novel delves into the depths of the soul. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Featuring an afterword by the playwright and actor Peter Harness. Dorian Gray is young, arrogant, and devastatingly handsome. Confronted by his beauty in the form of a portrait, and struck by the terrible realisation that he will age, Dorian wishes to retain his charms forever and finds his desire granted. He abandons himself to a life of hedonism, vice and murder, yet his face remains unmarked by his evil. But, hidden in his attic, the painting ages and corrupts, and one day Dorian must stand face to face with the man he has become. A philosophically profound work of Gothic fiction, The Picture of Dorian Gray is a gripping tale of aestheticism, decadence, and the duality of the soul set in fin-de-siècle London. With its vivid characters and evocative prose, Wilde's only novel has captivated readers for over a century.
This book made me question everything. Dorian was such a complex and flawed character. Wilde was such a great writer and this book only proved that. No words will do this book justice. Dorian Gray is a beautiful and eccentric young man. One day he will get his portrait drawn, and that changes everything. That is the beginning of his ruin. As the portrait begins to age instead of him and also shows his loathsome self.