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The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890) by OscarWilde
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"The Picture of Dorian Gray" tells of a young man named Dorian Gray, the subject of a painting by artist Basil Hallward. Basil is impressed by Dorian's beauty and becomes infatuated with him, believing his beauty is responsible for a new mode in his art. Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton, a friend of Basil's, and becomes enthralled by Lord Henry's world view. Espousing a new hedonism, Lord Henry suggests the only things worth pursuing in life are beauty and fulfilment of the senses.
Always You by chsummers
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Hailey Hayes and Harry Styles have been inseparable since childhood. Best friends through every high and low, they've never questioned the bond they share-until one unforgettable summer holiday changes everything. A single moment by the pool forces them to confront feelings they've both buried for years. Determined not to risk their lifelong friendship, they try to pretend nothing has changed. But the more they fight their growing attraction, the clearer it becomes that friendship is no longer enough. As two rising music stars chasing their dreams, fame quickly begins pulling them in different directions. Between demanding schedules, constant travel, and the pressure of their careers, they learn that love isn't always easy-but it's always worth fighting for. Sometimes your first love is the one you're meant to find all along.