For this second DreamReads episode, I’d like to invite you into the decadent, candlelit world of Oscar Wilde… and The Picture of Dorian Gray.
This timeless tale follows a young man named Dorian Gray—beautiful, charming, and untouched by age. When his portrait is painted by the devoted Basil Hallward, it captures more than just his likeness… it begins to reflect the truth of his soul. As Dorian falls under the spell of Lord Henry Wotton’s seductive philosophy of pleasure without consequence, he slips deeper into a life of indulgence and secrecy. But while Dorian’s face remains youthful and unmarked, the painting tells a different story—bearing the scars of his every vice, every cruelty, every betrayal.
It’s a story of beauty, temptation, and the quiet unraveling of a man who wanted to stay young forever.
So, wherever you are… take a deep breath, let the day fall away, and sink into the rich, haunting prose of Oscar Wilde. Close your eyes… and let the story begin.
Sweet dreams.
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