THIS PICTURE UPON DORIAN GRAY: A FAUSTIAN PACT IN DARKNESS

Oscar Wilde's chilling masterpiece, "The Picture of Dorian Gray," delves into the core of human {ambitiongreed and the dangers of unchecked vanity. Dorian Gray, a virtuous man of uncommon beauty, makes a Faustian bargain: his likeness shall age in place in lieu of him, preserving his youthful appearance forever. This pact with darkness {setshim|fre