When first published this unique novel evoked an immense amount of hostile criticism, in most part as a result of its immoral content. Oscar Wilde was once identified with the “art for art’s sake” movement of the nineteenth century which failed to subordinate art to ethical instruction. Then again, this novel is indeed a morality tale concerning the hazards of egotistical self-indulgence. “If it were I,” exclaims Dorian, “who were all the time to be young and that picture that was once to grow old . . . I would give my soul for that. “With that spoken, the tale of this young hero of amazing beauty, Dorian Gray, begins. His pact with evil allows his portrait to take on his many sins and degradations even as his physical appearance remains youthful. Through the years as he becomes cruel and vicious, even murderous, Dorian’s young and best body is no longer enough to salvage his deteriorating mind and morality. Will justice and good prevail?
Category: Occult & Paranormal
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