From: The Monster in the Mirror: How Dorian Gray Redefined Gothic Horror
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Can art exist without morality?

Wilde famously argued that there is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written, or badly written. Yet, his own story shows a man destroyed by the moral consequences of his actions.

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Consider a piece of art, music, or literature you love that was made by a deeply flawed creator. Ask yourself if the beauty of the art can be separated from the actions of the artist.

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