15 All Time Great Novels Series -2 'The Picture of Dorian Gray | MukeshRishit's English Lit & Language

15 All Time Great Novels Series -2
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a novel by Oscar Wilde that tells the story of a young man named Dorian Gray. The novel explores themes of vanity, corruption, and the consequences of giving in to one's baser desires.

Here is a detailed summary of the novel in bullet points:

Dorian Gray is a young man who is known for his incredible good looks.
One day, Dorian meets a supernatural figure who offers to grant him a wish. Dorian asks to remain young and beautiful forever, and the figure agrees.
From that day on, a portrait of Dorian ages while Dorian remains the same. The portrait is hidden away in Dorian's attic.
Dorian begins to indulge in a life of pleasure and excess, becoming increasingly selfish and cruel.
As the years go by, the portrait in the attic becomes more and more grotesque, reflecting the corruption and decay of Dorian's soul.
Eventually, Dorian's actions catch up with him, and he is faced with the consequences of his choices.
The novel ends with Dorian realizing the error of his ways and attempting to make amends, but it may be too late to save his soul.