A timeless story of beauty, hedonism, and morality.

A new addition to the widely-read Capstone Classics series, The Picture of Dorian Gray: The Gothic Classic, by Oscar Wilde, explores the brutal consequences of Hedonism, lax morals, and obsession with beauty and pleasure. Wilde's novel follows a young man, Dorian Gray, who becomes obsessed with his own beauty as it is depicted in a portrait by artist Basil Hallward.

Dorian's natural beauty remains unchanged over the years, while his image becomes increasingly grotesque. The portrait becomes a window into his soul, aging as he seeks a hollow life, without true achievement or virtue.

One of the major Victorian Gothic novels, The Picture of Dorian Gray is as insightful and captivating as when it was first published.

This deluxe hardcover edition from Capstone includes a new Foreword by Tom Butler-Bowdon that offers historical and cultural context for the modern reader and provides deeper insights into the text. Perfect for any literature lover – or simply for those seeking their next great story – The Picture of Dorian Gray is an unparalleled classic in the tradition of horror, Gothic, dark, and supernatural novels.