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 late-19th-century 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 Wilde’s most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind.

• Pages: 176
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Imprint: Dover Publications
• Series: Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels
• Publication Date: 13th October 1993
• Trim Size: 5 x 8 in
• ISBN: 9780486278070
• Format: Paperback