The Picture of Dorian Gray is a novel by Oscar Wilde that was first published in 1890. Read key facts, the plot summary, and important quotes.

Characters

See a complete list of the characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray and in-depth analyses of Dorian Gray, Lord Henry WottonBasil Hallward, and more.

Literary Devices

Here's where you will find analysis of the main themes, symbols, and motifs in The Picture of Dorian Gray.

Questions & Answers

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Essays

Read our sample A+ Essay about the importance of Sibyl Vane to the novel, mini-essays about the role of Lord Henry, homoeroticism, and whether the novel is immoral, as well as suggested essay topics for The Picture of Dorian Gray.

Further Study

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