The Picture of Dorian Grey / Das Bildnis des Dorian Grey

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Young Dorian Gray has a portrait painted of his youthful beauty and laments that he will age and lose this beauty. He wishes for the portrait to grow old in his place, and his wish is granted. However, Dorian Gray does not anticipate the consequences of his desire for eternal beauty. As he indulges in a life of excess and moral decay, the portrait bears the marks of his sins and the passage of time, while he remains outwardly youthful and unblemished. This tale explores themes of vanity, the nature of beauty, and the moral implications of a life lived without accountability. Dorian's journey serves as a cautionary reflection on the pursuit of pleasure and the cost of immortality, ultimately leading to his tragic downfall.