{"product_id":"9789815204230","title":"The Picture Of Dorian Gray","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic work of fiction that probes beauty, youth, and the consequences of living without accountability. Set in a moody, late-Victorian world, it follows a striking young man who discovers the power of staying forever young and the moral costs that follow. The intended reader is adult readers and literature lovers who enjoy psychological drama and ethical questions. The tone is haunting, precise, and intellectually engaging, inviting readers to reflect on what endures beyond appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStory-led and richly atmospheric, the narrative moves through sharp observations, symbolic imagery, and a tension between surface charm and inner life. The prose is lush yet exact, using a Gothic mood to explore desire, aging, and the choices that shape a conscience. Readers are asked to consider their own values as the story unfolds and the consequences of choices become increasingly evident.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs a work of fiction, it presents a journey of temptation and responsibility, with a central focus on how vanity interacts with ethics. Avoiding quick answers, the tale invites ongoing reflection about identity, integrity, and the true cost of chasing youth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRich, symbol-driven storytelling that examines vanity, youth, and moral choice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePsychological drama that follows a life shaped by actions rather than time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElegant, sensory prose that creates a moody, Gothic atmosphere\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThought-provoking themes of identity, responsibility, and the cost of beauty\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpen-ended motifs and ideas that invite discussion and deeper reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a deeper understanding of how outward beauty can mask inner choices and how a life can be shaped more by ethics than appearance. The book leaves readers with lasting questions about character, responsibility, and what it means to live well, fostering curiosity, empathy, and a lifelong interest in literary craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540756017369,"sku":"BK0504111","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81i6-R-h5kL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776664946","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9789815204230","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}