The Picture of Dorian Gray YA_Gift_Guide deep in the Maiella mountains

deep in the Maiella mountains of Central Italy

This seasonal story is perfect for a winter's night

and moving novel about bad breakups

Amber Ruffin lives in New York

The Picture of Dorian Gray YA_Gift_Guide deep in the Maiella mountainsOscar Wilde's first novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, published in 1891, ignited significant controversy and criticism. This provocative story closely mirrored Wilde's own life, capturing his pursuit of aestheticism and decadent indulgence. As a prominent figure in the Aesthetic Movement, Wilde's flamboyant lifestyle and affairs scandalized Victorian society. Captivated by his own portrait's enduring beauty and youth, Dorian Gray leads a life of