The Picture of Dorian Gray

Résumé du livre

Oscar Wilde was an Irish author at the turn of the twentieth century. Perhaps best known for his plays, which include The Importance of Being Earnest and Salome, Wilde also wrote poetry, children’s fiction, and one novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. He’s remembered for his trademark wit and flamboyance.

On a warm summer evening, shortly after meeting Lord Henry, Dorian Gray, driven by a newfound philosophy that beauty is life’s ultimate pursuit, ventures into a shabby theater in a rough part of London. There, he encounters Sibyl Vane, an actress whose ethereal presence captivates him entirely. Despite Lord Henry’s warning to avoid emotional entanglements, Dorian impulsively announces his engagement to her. While the couple is ecstatic, Sibyl’s protective brother James expresses concern, vowing to shield her from harm. Sibyl’s role as an actress highlights the novel’s themes of performance and artifice, mirroring Dorian’s fixation on the idealized image of himself in Basil’s portrait. As Dorian’s charm and beauty continue to mesmerize those around him, including Lord Henry and Basil, his infatuation with Sibyl reflects his growing obsession with surface perfection, setting the stage for the unraveling of his character.

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