Dorian Gray possesses an irresistible beauty and high social status, but he is conceited and naive. When his friend Basil Hallward painted him, Gray expressed his wish to remain as vibrant and youthful as his portrait. His wish comes true... Gray makes mistakes, and each time he errs, his image becomes slightly marred, showing signs of aging while he remains young and healthy. His life spirals into a whirlwind of deceit, murder, and depravity. He is a person ruined by his excessive beauty. His portrait reflects all the evil and corruption his attractive appearance and the world allowed him. Oscar Wilde shares a life experience that, even if distant, parallels Gray's. He has articulated everything possible in this piece filled with humor, irony, and dark satire. It's a scornful view of vanity, the emptiness of luxury, and blind desires. A stark and candid display of all ugliness within us when we rise above nature's judgments. To seek eternal wealth and beauty is a sure path to hell. Dive into the world of this novel, and you will wish to age peacefully afterward...

Publishing house: Dar Al Tanweer for Printing and Distribution

Number of Pages : 296

Year of publication : 2014