Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray” is an example of which of the following literary trends ?
A. Aestheticism
B. Naturalism
C. Decadence
D. Both A and C
Correct Answer: Both A and C ✔
Last Updated: August 21, 2020
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