The Macmillan Readers series is one of the most popular and respected series of Readers for learners of English. Macmillan Readers are simplified ‘retellings’ of an original work. They are created by highly-experienced ELT writers

Basil Hallward has painted a picture of a young man he admires - Dorian Gray. Dorian is angry because he will grow old and the picture will stay the same. He wishes that the picture would age instead of him. He buys the picture and hides it. The years pass and Dorian never seems to age.
But his wish has tragic consequences for many people.