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The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Original publication
1890
Bilingual edition
June 12, 2026
Pages
466
Difficulty
★★☆
Genres
Philosophy, Psychology
Translated from
English

Book summary

Dorian Gray, a young man of exceptional beauty, sees his portrait age in his place while he keeps a flawless appearance. Influenced by Lord Henry, a cynical and provocative figure, he abandons himself to a life of boundless pleasure. But every act leaves a mark on his portrait, revealing the corruption of his soul. Caught in a spiral of fascination and decay, he tries to escape the consequences of his choices. This novel explores aesthetics, morality, and the duality between appearance and reality.

The plot

Young forever. The painter Basil Hallward has painted the portrait of Dorian Gray, a young man of perfect beauty. Standing before the picture, Dorian makes a wish.

The world of the book

London, rich and poor. The novel is set in London under Queen Victoria. In the smart districts, elegant young men go from dinner to ball. But in the East End, near the docks, Dorian discovers poor streets and opium dens.

The author

Oscar Wilde puts himself in his novel. Oscar Wilde, an Irish writer, has all of London laughing at his witty remarks. In this novel, Basil is the painter, and Lord Henry a brilliant friend who fascinates Dorian. In…

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