The Picture Of Dorian Gray

In This Celebrated Work His Only Novel Wilde Forged A Devastating Portrait Of The Effects Of Evil And Debauchery On A Young Aesthete In Late19thcentury England Combining Elements Of The Gothic Horror Novel And Decadent French Fiction The Book Centers On A Striking Premise As Dorian Gray Sinks Into A Life Of Crime And Gross Sensuality His Body Retains Perfect Youth And Vigor While His Recently Painted Portrait Grows Day By Day Into A Hideous Record Of Evil Which He Must Keep Hidden From The World For Over A Century This Mesmerizing Tale Of Horror And Suspense Has Enjoyed Wide Popularity It Ranks As One Of Wildes Most Important Creations And Among The Classic Achievements Of Its Kind