Oscar Wilde: The Picture of Dorian Gray

In "The Picture of Dorian Gray", Oscar Wilde creates a tale of desire, temptation, and the dangers of living only for pleasure. Dorian Gray remains forever young, while his portrait grows old and twisted, reflecting every secret sin. Both a shocking novel of its age and a timeless warning about vanity and corruption, Wilde`s masterpiece continues to resonate today. Combining gothic suspense with sharp philosophical insight, it is a story that unsettles, provokes, and enthralls—an unforgettable classic of English literature. This is the English-language paperback edition with all 20 chapters of the 1891 print of "The Picture of Dorian Gray". Oscar Wilde. The Picture of Dorian Gray. First published in: Lippincott`s Monthly Magazine, 1890. First printed book edition: Ward Lock and Co, London, New York, Melbourne 1891.Neuausgabe, 1. Auflage, LIWI Literatur- und Wissenschaftsverlag, Göttingen 2025.