Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray" delves into themes of aestheticism, morality, and the duality of human nature, weaving a rich narrative that oscillates between lavish descriptions and piercing social critique. The novel follows the titular character, Dorian Gray, whose wish for eternal youth results in a haunting portrait that absorbs the consequences of his hedonistic lifestyle. Stylistically, Wilde's prose is characterized by its ornate language and epigrammatic wit, crafting a com ...