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The Picture of Dorian Gray
Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde
1890 London, England 20 chapters
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About This Book

Beautiful young Dorian Gray wishes his portrait would age in his place — and the wish is granted. As Dorian pursues pleasure and cruelty, his portrait grows increasingly monstrous while he stays forever young.

About the Author

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish poet and playwright celebrated for his wit and his only novel, a gothic masterpiece of moral corruption and the cost of vanity.

Time & Place

Period: Late Victorian era — 1880s-1890s
Setting: London, England