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  1. The Picture of Dorian Gray is a philosophical novel by Irish writer Oscar Wilde. A shorter novella-length version was published in the July 1890 issue of the American periodical Lippincott's Monthly Magazine. The novel-length version was published in April 1891.

  2. Dorian Gray is a fictional character and the anti-hero of Oscar Wilde 's 1890 novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. He is an aristocratic Victorian man. [1] Background. Dorian is the grandson of the late Lord Kelso.

  3. Jun 20, 2024 · The Picture of Dorian Gray, moral fantasy novel by Irish writer Oscar Wilde, published first in Lippincott’s Monthly Magazine in 1890 and as a book in 1891. It is an archetypal tale of a young man who purchases eternal youth at the expense of his soul and a romantic exposition of Wilde’s own Aestheticism.

    • Ronan Mcdonald
  4. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, published in 1890, stands as a classic exploration of morality and the consequences of unchecked desires. Set in late 19th-century London, the novel follows the life of Dorian Gray, a young man enthralled by the hedonistic ideals of of a man called Lord Henry. The story takes a dark turn when Dorian ...

  5. A synopsis of Oscar Wilde's novel about a young man who stays beautiful while his portrait ages and records his sins. Learn about Dorian's relationship with Basil, Lord Henry, Sibyl, and the mysterious James Vane.

    • Oscar Wilde
    • 1890
  6. LitCharts offers comprehensive analysis and summary of Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, a Gothic tale of a young man who remains beautiful while his portrait ages. Learn about the themes, characters, symbols, literary devices, and historical context of this classic work.

  7. The Picture of Dorian Gray, Moral fantasy novel by Irish writer Oscar Wilde. It was published in an early form in Lippincott’s Monthly Magazine in 1890. The only novel written by Wilde, it had six additional chapters when it was released as a book in 1891.

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