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The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde

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The Picture of Dorian Gray

Dorian wishes his portrait would age in his place, freeing beauty from the visible consequences of corruption.

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Dorian Gray

Dorian Gray is a beautiful young man whose wish to remain youthful transfers age and corruption to his portrait, freeing him to pursue pleasure while hiding its moral cost.

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