A timeless story of beauty, morality, and corruption, The Picture of Dorian Gray follows the life of a young man whose outward appearance remains untouched by age or sin, while a hidden portrait reflects the true cost of his actions. As Dorian surrenders to a life of indulgence and moral compromise, the painting becomes a haunting record of his soul’s decay, revealing the destructive power of vanity and desire.
Technical details:
• Pages: 256 (Penguin paperback edition)
• Publication year: 1994 (Penguin Classics paperback reprint)
• Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• Language: English