We've all heard of the saying to be careful what you wish for. But for Dorian Gray, this wish would become a reality. What would start as a harmless observation would quickly turn into an endless downward spiral for Dorian Gray, a young, wealthy, beautiful and impressionable young man who seeks to live forever, and make a painting age instead of him. Tune in to the story of Dorian Gray, who will discover that the quest for eternal beauty and youth carries a heavy price, one which he will have to find out for himself. Oscar Wilde's only full-length novel sets the stage for an intriguing and controversial philosophical story. If you've heard of this book, you probably know that Oscar Wilde faced enormous criticism and public outcry because of this novel, so much so that Wilde felt he needed to make an entire preface devoted to defending the right to the freedom of artistic expression, which could be seen as a form of art in itself. Even a century later, some of the themes depicted in this gripping novel may seem excessive to some, but at the end of the day you will have to decide that for yourself, by discovering and delving into the darkest secrets and desires of Dorian Grey.