The Picture of Dorian Gray is ranked among the most prominent examples of aestheticism in the nineteenth century literature, with its protagonist Dorian Gray and Lord Henry's aesthetic lifestyles. This essay's purpose is an interpretation of the philosophy and ideas of Oscar Wilde in The Picture of Dorian Gray. ... The picture in The picture of Dorian Gray symbolizes at the same time Basil and Dorian's hidden souls. ... His ideas of Art for art's sake, are expressed in the preface of The Picture of Dorian Gray where he argues that : "There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. ....

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As Oscar Wilde's first and only novel, the importance of The Picture of Dorian Gray is undoubted. ... At the beginning, Basil painted a portrait of Dorian Gray and sent it to him as a gift. ... Dorian was able to maintain his youth even at the age of 38, while the picture recorded all his sins. ... Dorian's ever-young appearance aroused many rumors, but there was no proof, except the changing picture. ... However, the picture returned to its origin it showed the young beautiful Dorian while the ugly figure was killed lying on the floor. ...

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• Grade Level: High School