num_pages: 260
description: The Picture of Dorian Gray is a novel by Oscar Wilde that was first published in 1890. It is the story of a young handsome man named Dorian Gray who becomes corrupted by his own vanity and the influence of a hedonistic friend Lord Henry Wotton. Dorian makes a Faustian bargain to keep his youth and beauty forever while a portrait of him ages in his place. The novel explores themes of morality decadence and the corrupting influence of beauty and wealth. It is notable for its depiction of homosexuality which was considered scandalous at the time of its publication. The novel has been adapted into numerous film and stage productions and is considered a classic of English literature.
language: English
title: The Uncensored Picture of Dorian Gray
publisher: Belknap Press: An Imprint of Harvard University Press