Most people know the parable of Dorian Gray without actually being aware of the story. I admit I wasn't. Oscar Wilde's only novel has a great premise: a promising young man has his portrait painted, and wishes for eternal youth by having the passing of time reflected upon his artistic reflection rather than his actual visage. (A mysterious statue of a cat included in the painting is supposed to be the source of the charm.) As the years go by and people marvel at his unchanged appearance, Dorian hides the painting so no one will discover his secret.
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)
Most people know the parable of Dorian Gray without actually being aware of the story. I admit I wasn't. Oscar Wilde's only novel has a great premise: a promising young man has his portrait painted, and wishes for eternal youth by having the passing of time reflected upon his artistic reflection rather than his actual visage. (A mysterious statue of a cat included in the painting is supposed to be the source of the charm.) As the years go by and people marvel at his unchanged appearance, Dorian hides the painting so no one will discover his secret.