THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY (Macmillan Collector's Library) by Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray is a gothic fiction masterpiece by Oscar Wilde, first published in 1891 after appearing as a shorter serial in Lippincott’s Monthly Magazine. The novel stirred controversy upon release, with critics condemning it as immoral, yet it has endured as one of Wilde’s most powerful works. The story follows Dorian Gray, a man whose outward beauty remains untouched by age or sin, while a hidden portrait bears the burden of his corruption and decay.

Oscar Wilde, known for his wit and sharp cultural critique, infused The Picture of Dorian Gray with philosophical depth and striking commentary on vanity, morality, and the nature of art. The preface alone, filled with Wilde’s aphorisms, became iconic in its own right. Today, The Picture of Dorian Gray stands as a timeless work of gothic fiction, ensuring Oscar Wilde’s legacy as one of literature’s most brilliant voices.