The Picture of Dorian Gray is a novel by Oscar Wilde that tells the story of a young man named Dorian Gray who becomes obsessed with his own beauty.
After having his portrait painted by the talented artist Basil Hallward, Dorian makes a wish that he could stay young and beautiful forever while the portrait ages instead.
As Dorian indulges in a life of debauchery and sin, his portrait begins to reflect the true nature of his soul, becoming more and more grotesque with each passing day.
Unable to bear the sight of his own corruption, Dorian hides the portrait away, but the consequences of his actions eventually catch up to him in a tragic and shocking conclusion.