Genre
Philosophical fiction
The Picture of Dorian Gray
A glittering, poisonous classic about vanity and consequence.
Details
Subgenre
Gothic moral tale
Original publication
1890
Original publisher
Lippincott's Monthly Magazine
Pages
254
Format
Paperback, hardcover and ebook editions
Language
English
Setting
Fin de siecle London
ISBN
9780141439570
Original title
The Picture of Dorian Gray
About the book
Dorian Gray keeps his beauty while his portrait bears the marks of corruption, vanity and moral decay.
A stylish recommendation for readers who want beauty, decadence, wit, temptation and a dark moral premise.
Wilde gives the book aphoristic brilliance and a gothic engine: the split between surface and soul.
It is perfect for readers asking for decadent atmosphere, sharp dialogue or a classic that feels elegant and dangerous.
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