Dorian Gray

"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a novel by Oscar Wilde centered around a portrait that ages while its subject remains youthful.

Dorian Gray makes a Faustian bargain, allowing his portrait to bear the burden of his sins and aging.

He indulges in a life of hedonism and vice, remaining outwardly beautiful and youthful.

The portrait becomes a grotesque reflection of his inner corruption.

Ultimately, Dorian's attempt to destroy the portrait leads to his own demise, highlighting themes of morality, beauty, and the destructive nature of vanity.