The Picture of Dorian Gray: The Story of a Young Man who Sells his Soul for Eter

<p>Dorian Gray is the subject of a full-length portrait in oil by Basil Hallward, an artist impressed and infatuated by Dorian's beauty; he believes that Dorian's beauty is responsible for the new mood in his art as a painter. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>&#65279;Through Basil, Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton, and he soon is enthralled by the aristocrat's hedonistic world view: that beauty and sensual fulfilment are the only things worth pursuing in life.</p><p><br></p><p>Newly understanding that his beauty will fade, Dorian expresses the desire to sell his soul, to ensure that the picture, rather than he, will age and fade. </p><p><br></p><p>The wish is granted, and Dorian pursues a libertine life of varied amoral experiences while staying young and beautiful; all the while, his portrait ages and records every sin.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>A True Classic that Belongs on Every Bookshelf!</strong></p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Oscar Wilde<br><b>Publisher:</b> Intell World Publishers<br><b>Published:</b> 09/12/2022<br><b>Pages:</b> 252<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.75lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781803968292