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The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Paper book: €30.99

Digital: €13.99

Original publication
1890
Bilingual edition
June 12, 2026
Pages
584
Difficulty
Medium
Genres
Philosophy, Psychology
Moods
Understand myself, Be seduced, Think it through, Get the chills
Translated from
English

Book summary

In London, a painter makes a portrait of Dorian Gray, a young man of extraordinary beauty. In front of the picture, Dorian makes a wish: to stay young for ever, and for the portrait to grow old in his place. Under the influence of the cynical Lord Henry, he throws himself into a life of pleasure, and each of his sins leaves a mark on the canvas. Dorian then hides the picture from everyone.

A fascinating story about beauty, evil and the price of eternal youth, sparkling with Oscar Wilde's wit.

Its witty dialogue makes it a captivating read in the language you are learning.

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.

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