Gay Novels of Britain, Ireland and the Commonwealth, 1881-1981

The book provides a comprehensive survey of 254 novels and novellas featuring gay and bisexual male characters by British, Irish, and Commonwealth authors. It spans from the first gay protagonist in 1881 to the onset of the AIDS epidemic in 1981, offering in-depth entries that cover publication history, plot significance, and author biographies. Iconic works like Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray and E.M. Forster's Maurice are included alongside lesser-known titles, enriching the understanding of gay fiction's evolution and serving as an essential reading list.