The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (Penguin Classics)

Oscar Wilde's alluring novel, a succès de scandale upon publication, explores themes of decadence and sin. The narrative follows Dorian Gray, who, captivated by his own exquisite portrait, trades his soul for perpetual youth and beauty. Influenced by Lord Henry Wotton, Gray descends into a corrupt double life, pursuing secret desires while maintaining the facade of a respectable gentleman. Only the portrait reveals the true traces of his depravity.

This definitive Penguin Classics edition is edited with an Introduction and notes by ROBERT MIGHALL and includes a selection of contemporary reviews condemning the novel's immorality.

• Classic novel exploring themes of eternal youth, sin, and the double life of a Victorian gentleman.
• Features an Introduction and notes by ROBERT MIGHALL.
• Includes a selection of contemporary reviews condemning the novel's immorality.
• Highly ranked in Literary Fiction and Psychological Fiction categories.

• Author: Oscar Wilde
• Binding: Paperback
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Language: English
• Pages: 304
• Publication Date: November 6, 2003
• ISBN 13: 978-0141439570
• Dimensions: 129 x 17 x 198mm
• Weight: 226g
• EAN: 9780141439570
• Release Date: 6 Nov 2003

Discover this essential piece of literature, celebrated by Peter Ackroyd as 'one of the best narratives of the 'double life' of a Victorian gentleman.'