The Picture Of Dorian Gray

This cautionary tale of morals, psychology, and poetic justice has become one of the greatest fantasy and horror works in recent history. After a young man makes a Faustian wish, he discovers that he will remain forever young and in his prime. What he only later realizes is that a portrait made of him reflects the stains and ravages that his hedonistic lifestyle has caused. Written in 1890, this social criticism is still relevant today (maybe especially so with our obsession over reality TV, fashion, and beauty). Oscar Wilde has created a story that resonates with us all. We would all love to live forever. But would we feel the same way if we had a constant reminder of what our lifestyle make us "truly" look like? The book is witty, philosophical and completely entrancing. The Picture of Dorian Gray makes us all look just that little bit closer at our lives. How important are youth and beauty? Is living forever truly something we all should want? Read if you like It's Oscar Wilde. There are so many layers to this novel.