The Picture of Dorian Gray

Bibliographic Details

Book Title: The Picture of Dorian Gray

Author: Oscar Wilde

ISBN-13: 9789365615012

Pages: 213

Edition: First Edition (2026)

Binding: Paperback

Genre: Literature & Fiction > Classics > Gothic Fiction > Philosophical Fiction > Victorian Literature

Recommended Age Group: 14+ years; suitable for senior school, undergraduate, and general classic literature readers

Reading Difficulty: Moderate

Estimated Reading Time to Finish: 6–8 hours

Price: $13.99/- £12.99/- ₹225/-

Description

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is one of the most elegant and unsettling works of Victorian fiction, blending gothic atmosphere, philosophical reflection, social satire, and psychological drama. The novel follows Dorian Gray, a strikingly beautiful young man whose portrait becomes the visible record of his moral decline while he himself remains outwardly untouched by age and corruption. Through this haunting premise, Wilde examines beauty, vanity, influence, pleasure, conscience, and the cost of living without ethical restraint.

Written with Wilde’s celebrated wit and polished style, the novel moves between drawing-room brilliance and darker moral territory. Lord Henry Wotton’s epigrams, Basil Hallward’s artistic devotion, and Dorian’s gradual transformation create a powerful study of temptation and self-deception. The story’s fascination lies not only in its supernatural element but also in its insight into human weakness: the desire to preserve youth, escape consequence, and turn life itself into an artwork.

This edition is ideal for students of English literature, Victorian studies, gothic fiction, aestheticism, and classic novels. Its themes remain deeply relevant for modern readers interested in identity, image, desire, and the dangers of unchecked influence. Compact yet rich in literary value, The Picture of Dorian Gray is suitable for classroom discussion, academic study, book clubs, and personal reading. It remains a compelling classic for anyone drawn to beautifully written fiction that is both intellectually sharp and morally disturbing.

Key Features

• Oscar Wilde’s iconic gothic and philosophical novel.
• Explores beauty, vanity, morality, pleasure, and corruption.
• Features the unforgettable character of Dorian Gray.
• Ideal for students of Victorian and English literature.
• Useful for courses on gothic fiction and aestheticism.
• Rich in wit, symbolism, satire, and psychological insight.
• Suitable for classroom study and book club discussion.
• Compact 213-page edition for focused reading.
• First Edition 2026 from AUMRAM Publications.
• A lasting classic for readers of literary fiction.

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Year: 2026