Picture of Dorian Gray

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In Oscar Wildes captivating novel, we are introduced to the strikingly beautiful Dorian Gray, who becomes the muse of artist Basil Hallward. Enchanted by Dorians allure, Basil believes that his beauty will inspire a new era in his art. Dorians life takes a dramatic turn when he meets the charismatic Lord Henry Wotton, who introduces him to a world where pleasure and beauty reign supreme. Consumed by the fear of losing his youth, Dorian makes a fateful wish to sell his soul so that his portrait ages instead of him. This wish sets him on a path of indulgence and moral decay, with the portrait revealing the true effects of his hedonistic lifestyle. Join us for a reading of the 20-chapter 1891 version of Wildes timeless tale, where art, beauty, and the consequences of ones choices intertwine. (Summary by Wikipedia)