The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

<p>In this celebrated work Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>For over a century this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind.</p>