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Why “The Picture of Dorian Gray” Outraged Victorians

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

Why “The Picture of Dorian Gray” Outraged Victorians When Oscar Wilde published The Picture of Dorian Gray in 1890, it caused immediate scandal. Critics called it immoral, corrupting, and dangerous. Some demanded it be censored, others accused Wilde of promoting vice and decadence. The outrage was not just about the …

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