Portrait of Dorian Gray

Author: Oscar Wilde
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: Young man Dorian Gray, facing the portrait his friend Lord Henry had painted for him, says, "If I could stay young and let the portrait grow old, I would give my soul for the youth!" This absurd wish forms the plot basis of Wilde's only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Unbeknownst to him, his words come true. The result of environmental influence and the pursuit of pleasure leads Gray to sink deeper into self-indulgence, ultimately destroying himself. This book also includes Wilde's two short novellas, as well as the fairy tale collections The Happy Prince and The House of Orange Pomegranates, suitable for readers of all ages. It includes the entirety of Wilde's work except for poetry and drama.