The Picture of Dorian Gray is a novel by Oscar Wilde, published in 1890. It tells the story of a young man named Dorian Gray who remains eternally youthful while a portrait of him ages and reflects his moral decay. This decadent and controversial novel explores themes of beauty, hedonism, and the corrupting influence of society. Wilde's witty and provocative writing style makes this book a classic of fin-de-siècle literature.
