History, Literary Fiction

The Picture of Dorian Gray

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Dorian Gray wishes that his portrait would grow old instead of him, and the wish comes true. While he stays flawless, the painting records every cruelty. Wilde's only novel is witty, decadent and genuinely unsettling, and it caused a scandal on publication. IMPLEMENTATION NOTE FIX→ currently tagged History; re-tag Literary Fiction  Horror

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Oscar Wilde

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Added to BookMarket: October 6, 2026
First published: 1890
Genres: History Literary Fiction

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Aisha R.5.0

Finished it over a weekend. A great introduction to the genre if you're new to it.

Oct 2026

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