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Mentioned in 16 episodes

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Book • 1890

The novel centers on the life of Dorian Gray, a young man who becomes infatuated with his own beauty and the hedonistic philosophies of Lord Henry Wotton.

After wishing that his portrait would age instead of himself, Dorian embarks on a life of sensual excess and moral decay, while his portrait reflects the true state of his soul.

The story delves into the duality of human nature, the allure of aestheticism, and the critique of Victorian society, highlighting the devastating effects of evil and debauchery on Dorian's life and those around him.

Mentioned by

Balaji Srinivasan

Michał Leszczyk

Mentioned in 16 episodes

Mentioned by

Balaji Srinivasan

in the context of longevity and the idea of preserving youthfulness.

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Mentioned by

Jon Collins

in using the metaphor from this novel to illustrate the concept of hidden sin polluting the tabernacle.

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Mentioned as a book that was referenced in court by the lawyer defending Queensbury.

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Mentioned as the predecessor to a dog named after a book character, known for Dorian Gray's portrait.

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Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as a novel about a beautiful young man involved in sinister activities, reflecting Wilde's own life.

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Mentioned by

Terry Condon

while discussing the Faustian bargain concept and its implications.

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Mentioned by

Sarah Snook

as the basis for her one-person Broadway show.

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Mentioned by

Erik Rostad

as book 22 from his 2025 reading list and a work he thinks about often.

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Mentioned by

Daniel Miesler

as part of the UL Book Club.

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Mentioned by

Trevin Wax

to illustrate a contrast with the Beatitudes.

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Mentioned by

Sarah Holder

as the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray is based on.

The New Economics of Broadway

Referenced by

Michał Leszczyk

when describing the film's atmosphere and dualities.

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Mentioned as the source material for

Sarah Snook

's Tony-nominated Broadway performance.

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Mentioned by

Melvyn Bragg

as writing to Walter Pater as a teenager, referring to "Studies in the History of the Renaissance" as his "golden book."

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Mentioned by

Debbie Challis

as being strongly associated with the Narcissus myth because of the portrait of Dorian Gray aging.

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Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as a book she is currently reading.

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Mentioned when referencing "The Picture of Dorian Gray" when talking about influence.

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Mentioned as the short great books reading group book for July.

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Mentioned by

Jacke Wilson

in relation to Oscar Wilde's views on Robert Browning's poems and influence on 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'.

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Mentioned by

Erik Rostad

as his short great books book for July.

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