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Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray is excerpted, showcasing the novel's opening social interactions. Lord Henry Wotton's cynical worldview and manipulative charm heavily influence Dorian Gray, a young man of exceptional beauty. The excerpts depict the initial meeting and the subsequent impact of Lord Henry on both Dorian and the artist, Basil Hallward. A significant plot point involves Basil's portrait of Dorian, which mysteriously bears the burden of Dorian's aging and moral decay. Finally, the provided text includes the copyright and usage terms for the digital version of the novel.

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