Het portret van Dorian Gray

Name: Het portret van Dorian Gray
Author: Oscar Wilde

By Oscar Wilde

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A beautiful young man becomes obsessed with preserving his youth after a painter captures his striking looks in a portrait, and a cynical acquaintance cultivates in him an appetite for sensual pleasure and vanity. Influenced by that acquaintance’s aphorisms, he abandons restraint and pursues a life of excess, treating others as instruments of his amusement. The portrait, hidden away, begins to register the physical signs of age and the accumulating marks of his moral decay while his outward appearance remains unaltered. As his choices lead to betrayal and violence, he attempts to destroy the painting and in doing so brings about his own ruin, the portrait restored and his body found aged and ruined.

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Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet, playwright, and novelist, renowned for his wit and flamboyant style. He is best known for his plays, including "A Woman of No Importance" and "An Ideal Husband," which showcase his sharp social commentary and exploration of morality. Wilde's literary contributions extend to essays and poetry, with works such as "De Profundis" reflecting his personal struggles and philosophical insights. His unique voice and aesthetic ideals have left a lasting impact on literature, making him a key figure in the Victorian era and a celebrated part of literary heritage.