Book detail: The Picture of Dorian Gray (with an Essay by Jules Barbey D'Aurevilly) is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
The Picture of Dorian Gray is a classic novel by Oscar Wilde, known for its exploration of aestheticism and the consequences of pursuing beauty at any cost. The story follows the protagonist, Dorian Gray, who becomes obsessed with his own portrait, which ages while he remains youthful. Jules Barbey D'Aurevilly's essay provides additional insights into the novel's themes.
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