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The Picture of Dorian Gray | Collector's Ed. | Hardcover or the action of persuadingCollector's Edition of The Picture of Dorian Gray, a hardcover book written by Oscar Wilde, published by Wordsworth Classics. Wilde's only novel, first published in 1890, is a brilliantly designed puzzle, intended to tease conventional minds with its exploration of the myriad interrelationships between art, life, and consequence. From its provocative Preface, challenging the reader to believe in 'art for art's sake', to its sensational conclusion, the