The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is a masterpiece of aestheticism and a moral parable. Dorian Gray is a young man of impossible physical beauty whose portrait -- painted by the artist Basil Hallward -- becomes connected on an occult level with the workings of his soul. Drawn into a corrupt and sensual life by the dissolute Lord Henry Wotton Dorian remains young and beautiful while the painting ages in his stead ultimately becoming a monstrosity. Interwoven throughout is the authors brilliant commentary on beauty art love and always stunning wit.