--- product_id: 55864607 title: "Picture of Dorian Gray: Wilde Oscar (Penguin Classics)" price: "23536CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/55864607-picture-of-dorian-gray-wilde-oscar-penguin-classics store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Penguin Classics trusted edition 304 pages of timeless prose Lightweight paperback for on-the-go reading Picture of Dorian Gray: Wilde Oscar (Penguin Classics) **Price:** 23536CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Own the classic that defines beauty and desire—don’t miss out on Wilde’s timeless allure! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Picture of Dorian Gray: Wilde Oscar (Penguin Classics) - **How much does it cost?** 23536CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/55864607-picture-of-dorian-gray-wilde-oscar-penguin-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Portable paperback design:** Carry this iconic classic effortlessly—perfect for your daily commute or coffee breaks. - • **Dive into a 304-page masterpiece:** Immerse yourself in Wilde’s provocative narrative without interruption. - • **Penguin Classics quality assured:** Experience crisp, clear text and insightful notes for deeper understanding. - • **Ranked top 100 in Fiction Classics:** Own a book that’s not just read, but revered in literary circles. - • **Join 3,200+ readers who rated it 4.5 stars:** Be part of a vibrant community appreciating literary brilliance. ## Overview Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, presented in a Penguin Classics paperback edition, offers 304 pages of rich, thought-provoking narrative. This highly rated and widely celebrated classic explores themes of beauty, morality, and desire, enhanced by clear text and helpful notes, making it a must-have for discerning readers and literary enthusiasts alike. ## Description 'A triumph of execution ... one of the best narratives of the "double life" of a Victorian gentleman' Peter Ackroyd Oscar Wilde's alluring novel of decadence and sin was a succès de scandale on publication. It follows Dorian Gray who, enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life, indulging his desires in secret while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite society. Only his portrait bears the traces of his depravity. This definitive edition includes a selection of contemporary reviews condemning the novel's immorality. Edited with an Introduction and notes by ROBERT MIGHALL Review: Regret not reading it sooner. - Everyone loves the idea of staying beautiful forever—until they realise what they’d look like if their soul were the one doing the ageing. Pros: Still the sharpest mirror anyone’s held up to vanity. Wilde writes like he’s flirting with you and insulting you at the same time. It’s dazzlingly quotable—every line sounds like it was made to outlive the speaker. You can read it as philosophy, satire, or horror, and it holds up as all three. Cons (spoken with a grin): You might end up liking Lord Henry more than you should; that’s part of the trap. For all its talk of pleasure, the book is almost Puritan underneath—Wilde can’t help scolding the sin he’s dressed up so beautifully. The moral turn comes quick; by the end you feel Wilde closing the door he spent the whole book opening. Still, it’s the rare book that flatters you while warning you. Everyone wants to be Dorian at the start; no one admits they already are by the end. Review: Timeless and Captivating - Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray is a brilliant classic that explores beauty, morality, and desire. The Penguin Classics edition is well‑presented, with clear text and helpful notes, making it easy to enjoy and understand. A powerful story that remains thought‑provoking and unforgettable. ## Features - Binding : Paperback - Pages : 304 - Publisher : Penguin Classics ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 1,326 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 125 in Fiction Classics (Books) 301 in Psychological Fiction (Books) 569 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 4,253 Reviews | ## Images ![Picture of Dorian Gray: Wilde Oscar (Penguin Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/9194LINdhIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Regret not reading it sooner. *by T***S on 3 November 2025* Everyone loves the idea of staying beautiful forever—until they realise what they’d look like if their soul were the one doing the ageing. Pros: Still the sharpest mirror anyone’s held up to vanity. Wilde writes like he’s flirting with you and insulting you at the same time. It’s dazzlingly quotable—every line sounds like it was made to outlive the speaker. You can read it as philosophy, satire, or horror, and it holds up as all three. Cons (spoken with a grin): You might end up liking Lord Henry more than you should; that’s part of the trap. For all its talk of pleasure, the book is almost Puritan underneath—Wilde can’t help scolding the sin he’s dressed up so beautifully. The moral turn comes quick; by the end you feel Wilde closing the door he spent the whole book opening. Still, it’s the rare book that flatters you while warning you. Everyone wants to be Dorian at the start; no one admits they already are by the end. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Timeless and Captivating *by B***A on 21 November 2025* Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray is a brilliant classic that explores beauty, morality, and desire. The Penguin Classics edition is well‑presented, with clear text and helpful notes, making it easy to enjoy and understand. A powerful story that remains thought‑provoking and unforgettable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting but a little morbid *by J***E on 23 November 2024* An interesting classic. It had a good tale and interesting moral dilemmas. Quite dark and morbid so don’t read if you want to feel warm and happy inside! I prefer monte cristo- still my favourite moral tale. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Picture of Dorian Gray - The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics) - Wuthering Heights (Penguin Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/55864607-picture-of-dorian-gray-wilde-oscar-penguin-classics](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/55864607-picture-of-dorian-gray-wilde-oscar-penguin-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*