Classics · Horror
The Picture of Dorian Gray
A beautiful young man wishes he could stay young while his portrait ages. Under the influence of the witty Lord Henry, he pursues pleasure with no concern for consequence.
- First published
- 1890
- Pace
- medium
- Length
- short
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like sparkling epigrams and a gothic story about vanity and corruption.
Skip this if you dislike long, talky passages or morally unredeemed characters.
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