The Picture of Dorian Gray

Exploring themes of aestheticism and the duality of human nature, the narrative follows Dorian Gray, whose portrait bears the marks of his moral decay while he remains outwardly youthful. Initially serialized, the book faced censorship due to its provocative content, prompting Wilde to expand and defend his work in a preface. Despite its controversial reception, it has endured as a classic philosophical novel, rich with Wilde's sharp wit, and continues to inspire adaptations, cementing its status in cultural discussions.