--- product_id: 55864607 title: "Picture of Dorian Gray: Wilde Oscar (Penguin Classics)" price: "¥4711" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/55864607-picture-of-dorian-gray-wilde-oscar-penguin-classics store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 304 pages of timeless prose Penguin Classics definitive edition Includes expert introduction & notes Picture of Dorian Gray: Wilde Oscar (Penguin Classics) **Price:** ¥4711 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📚 Own the scandalous classic that’s still rewriting the rules of beauty and sin. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Picture of Dorian Gray: Wilde Oscar (Penguin Classics) - **How much does it cost?** ¥4711 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/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 - • **Multi-Dimensional Narrative:** A brilliant blend of philosophy, satire, and psychological horror that sparks endless conversation. - • **Compact & Portable Paperback:** 304 pages of captivating narrative, perfect for reading anywhere—commute, café, or office break. - • **Enduring Literary Masterpiece:** Oscar Wilde’s sharpest exploration of vanity and morality, still resonating after over a century. - • **Cultural Icon with FOMO Factor:** Join thousands who’ve rated it 4.5 stars—don’t miss owning the book that defines decadent Victorian allure. - • **Curated Penguin Classics Edition:** Expertly edited with insightful introduction and notes by Robert Mighall for deeper understanding. ## Overview Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, presented in a Penguin Classics paperback edition, offers 304 pages of a provocative narrative about eternal youth, vanity, and moral duplicity. This definitive edition includes an introduction and notes by Robert Mighall, plus contemporary reviews, making it an essential read for lovers of classic literature and psychological fiction. ## 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 | 1,821 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 171 in Fiction Classics (Books) 341 in Psychological Fiction (Books) 770 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 4,441 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.jp/products/55864607-picture-of-dorian-gray-wilde-oscar-penguin-classics](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/55864607-picture-of-dorian-gray-wilde-oscar-penguin-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-08-02*