illustration of the upper-right corner of Dorian Gray's picture

The Picture of Dorian Gray

by Oscar Wilde

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The Picture of Dorian Gray

Dorian Gray is considered a "dandy" due to his excessive preoccupation with appearance, fashion, and social status, typical of the Victorian Era's definition of the term. He is primarily concerned...

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The Picture of Dorian Gray

Dorian Gray's downfall in The Picture of Dorian Gray is driven by his narcissism, vanity, and susceptibility to influence, particularly by Lord Henry. His obsession with maintaining youth and beauty...

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