“The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde is a late 19th-century novel that delves into themes of art, beauty, and morality. The story revolves around Dorian Gray, a young man captivated by his own beauty and influenced by the hedonistic views of Lord Henry Wotton. As Dorian pursues pleasure and fame, he confronts the darker consequences of vanity and his desire for eternal youth.
The novel begins with Lord Henry Wotton and artist Basil Hallward, who has painted a mesmerizing portrait of Dorian, capturing his beauty. Basil admires Dorian deeply, harboring unspoken affection for him. When Dorian meets Lord Henry, he is swayed by Henry's seductive philosophy of indulgence and the fleeting nature of life. This pivotal encounter shapes Dorian’s obsession with youth and aestheticism, setting the stage for the moral and emotional conflicts that will define his fate. The opening chapters foreshadow the perilous price of Dorian's pursuit of beauty and pleasure.

THE PREFACE
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
CHAPTER X.
CHAPTER XI.
CHAPTER XII.
CHAPTER XIII.
CHAPTER XIV.
CHAPTER XV.
CHAPTER XVI.
CHAPTER XVII.
CHAPTER XVIII.
CHAPTER XIX.
CHAPTER XX.