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The Picture of Dorian Gray is considered one of the last works of classic gothic horror fiction with a strong Faustian theme. It was first published in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine on 20 June 1890, prompting strong disputes. The novel tells the story of a young man named Dorian Gray, the subject of a painting by artist Basil Hallward who is greatly impressed by Dorian's physical beauty. Realizing... More

The Picture of Dorian Gray is considered one of the last works of classic gothic horror fiction with a strong Faustian theme. It was first published in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine on 20 June 1890, prompting strong disputes. The novel tells the story of a young man named Dorian Gray, the subject of a painting by artist Basil Hallward who is greatly impressed by Dorian's physical beauty. Realizing that one day his beauty will fade, Dorian wants to keep himself as young as he is in the portrait painted by Basil. Dorian's wish is fulfilled; meanwhile he remains young forever, the portrait ages rather than himself. The search for pleasure plunges him into debauched The Picture of Dorian Gray is considered one of the last works of classic gothic horror fiction with a strong Faustian theme. It was first published in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine on 20 June 1890, prompting strong disputes. The novel tells the story of a young man named Dorian Gray, the subject of a painting by artist Basil Hallward who is greatly impressed by Dorian's physical beauty. Realizing that one day his beauty will fade, Dorian wants to keep himself as young as he is in the portrait painted by Basil. Dorian's wish is fulfilled; meanwhile he remains young forever, the portrait ages rather than himself. The search for pleasure plunges him into debauched acts. A scary phenomenon is produced as a consequence of that; the portrait serves as a reminder of the effect each act has upon his soul, with each sin displayed as a disfigurement of his form, or through a sign of aging.

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