The Picture of Dorian Gray

Exploring themes of vanity, morality, and the nature of beauty, this novel follows Dorian Gray, a young man whose portrait ages while he remains eternally youthful. Influenced by the hedonistic philosophies of Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian embarks on a life of indulgence and excess, leading to devastating consequences. As he pursues pleasure without regard for ethics, he grapples with the haunting effects of his actions, ultimately confronting the dark side of his desires and the price of his eternal youth.