Lord Henry’s Subtle Philosophies : As Designed By Oscar Wilde In His Only Novel ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’

At the time I was reading the prologue of “The Picture of Dorian Gray” ( the only novel written by Oscar Wilde), I was enthralled by the protagonist Dorian Gray, for he was ready to exchange his soul for the sake of eternal youth.

Who doesn’t want eternal youth? I bought the book at once and started reading it. In the very first chapter, I met a character so strong and so influential that I couldn’t resist myself but to fall for him in a big way.

Yes, I’m talking about Lord Henry Wotton. His philosophical views for almost everything, his wit, and his delightful theories are all exquisite. The beauty of this highly sophistical character is that he himself doesn’t undergo any consequential change but under his influence, he makes sure Dorian Gray does.

Here are few of his fascinating philosophical quotes that might influence you as well:

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Having said that, as the story progresses one finds out how big a misogynist, hedonist, self-centered, and poisonous man he is. Perfectly set in the Victorian Era of Britain, Character of Lord Henry Wotton in “The Picture of Dorian Gray” makes it worth a read.

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