Dorian gray, a young man of wealth and stature in late 1800s london, meets lord henry wotton while posing for a portrait by his friend basil hallward. The picture of dorian gray audiobook chapter 18 by brad salt. The elaborate character of the frame had made the picture extremely bulky, and now and then, in spite of the obsequious protests of mr. The picture of dorian gray full audio book dramatic reading greatest audiobooks special offer. Listen to streaming audio of the picture of dorian gray and download all oscar wilde audiobooks in mp3,and m4b formats for free from our library. Picture of dorian gray free audio book digitalbook. Librivox recording of the picture of dorian gray, by oscar wilde. Now, this special anniversary edition marks 50 years since the 1967 sexual offences act was passed in england. The picture of dorian gray by oscar wilde goodreads. Certainly no one looking at dorian gray that night could have believed that he had passed through a tragedy as horrible as any tragedy of our age. As basil hallward, an aspiring artist, puts a few touches on a portrait of his handsome young. Listen to the picture of dorian gray audiobook now.
The portrait serves as a reminder of the effect each act has upon his soul, with each sin displayed as a disfigurement of his form, or through a sign of aging. Dorian gray glanced at the picture, and suddenly an uncontrollable feeling of hatred for basil hallward came over him, as though it had been suggested to him by the image on the canvas, whispered into his ear by those grinning lips. This was my second time attempting to check out tpodg. The representation of society was not in dorian gray but in henry. The picture of dorian gray audiobook, an album by oscar wilde on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The literary elements used in the novel to mark the change in dorian, the explicit contrat that tained his soul. Basil is impressed by dorian s beauty and becomes infatuated with him, believing his beauty is responsible for a new mode in his art. The picture of dorian gray, written by oscar wilde, tells the story of a handsome young man who is befriended by a painter, basil hallward, and becomes the inspiration for his work. The picture of dorian gray is a stunningly beautiful book, among my very favourites.
This reading uses the 20chapter 1891 version of wildes novel. The picture of dorian gray by oscar wilde free at loyal. The picture of dorian gray is the only published novel by oscar wilde, appearing as the lead story in lippincotts monthly magazine on 20 june. The picture of dorian gray is the only novel ever written by oscar wilde and, like other classic authors who only wrote one novel in their time, wilde produced a real gem. The artist is so infatuated with dorian s beauty that he begins to believe it is the reason for his quality of art.
The picture of dorian gray unabridged in apple books. The picture of dorian gray is a 1945 american horrordrama film based on oscar wildes 1890 novel of the same name. The free edition audiobook recording of the picture of dorian gray offers a superb performance from the narrator with his on the button diction and pacing. The picture of dorian gray audiobook by oscar wilde on. It is a deeply moving and inspired novel centering around the defining power of art.
Simon vance is, for me, the best dramatic audio performer for horror fiction. Shot primarily in blackandwhite, the film features four colour inserts in 3strip technicolor of dorian s portrait. Once the painting is complete, dorian realizes that it will always be young and attractive. Dorian gray, a young man of wealth and stature in late 1800s. The picture of dorian gray was first published in 1890 in the july edition of the lippincott magazine.
Dorian becomes convinced that beauty is allimportant and wishes his portrait could age instead of him. Once the painting is complete, dorian realizes that it will always be young and attractive, while he will be forced to age and wither with the years. The picture of dorian gray 1891 version by oscar wilde 1854 1900. The wish uttered by dorian gray as he gazes on his portrait forms the basis of this story, of a gilded and spoilt hedonist who is willing to sell his soul for his beauty. The novel tells of a young man named dorian gray, the subject of a painting by artist basil hallward. The picture of dorian gray by oscar wilde free at loyal books. A novel that disturbs you 160 years after it first appeared in print, the picture of dorian gray by oscar wilde, has so much relevance and resonance even today. Drawing on themes of culpability, hedonism and moral parsimony, its not difficult to see why wildes story of a young dandy who gets everything he desires has become a classic. The picture of dorian gray could also be titled a portrait of the human soul, for in his dark and tragic commentary oscar wilde spares no liberties in discussing morality, religion, society and the depths of the human condition. In such a way, this boosts dorian to reveal his desire to offer his spirit for the reverse. Picture of dorian gray 1891 by oscar wilde free audio book. Newly understanding that his beauty will fade, dorian expresses the desire to sell his soul, to ensure that a portrait of him, rather than he, will age and fade. Librivox recording of the picture of dorian gray by oscar wilde.
The picture of dorian gray is taut, tense and tragic, rather like wildes own life. As soon as it was over, dorian gray rushed behind the scenes into the greenroom. The picture of dorian gray audiobook chapter 19 by brad salt. But in its pages wilde also expressed his own distinctive views on art, life and beauty through lord henry wotton, the immoral aristocrat who corrupts dorian gray. The picture of dorian gray oscar wilde read by stephen fry audiobook ritesh pathak. The picture of dorian gray the picture of dorian gray by.
Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The picture of dorian gray audio book chapter 1 youtube. Modern audiences now recognise the picture of dorian gray as an enticing gothic masterpiece and highly astute cautionary tale. The picture of dorian gray is the only published novel by oscar wilde, appearing as the lead story in lippincotts monthly magazine on 20 june 1890, printed as. Released in june 1945 by metrogoldwynmayer, the film is directed by albert lewin and stars george sanders as lord henry wotton and hurd hatfield as dorian gray. The picture of dorian gray is the novel of the decadent 1890s. The picture of dorian gray audiobook by oscar wilde. The picture of dorian gray by oscar wilde readers choice edition by oscar wilde feb 3, 2010. The artist, basil, introduces dorian to a friend, lord henry, as he sits for the portrait. The picture of dorian gray audio book chapter 17 by brad salt. Henry is the corrupting element on the book, the factor that changed dorian. Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, dorian gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty.
This penguin classic is performed by ben barnes, star of the film adaptation of dorian gray, also known for his roles in westworld and the chronicles of narnia. I had not read it for many years when i stumbled upon this performance of it, and it has instantly rocketed to the top of the top 10 list in my audible library. Dorian gray is a handsome young man with a bright future as the opportunities of high society wait to open doors for him. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Dorian gray, a handsome and narcissistic young man, lives thoughtlessly for his own pleasurean attitude encouraged by the company he keeps. The girl was standing there alone, with a look of triumph on her face. The picture of dorian gray audiobook text oscar wilde 1. The portrait serves as a reminder of the effect each act has upon his soul, with each sin displayed as a disfigurement of his form, or. This definitive recording includes an introduction by robert mighall. The picture of dorian gray is the only published novel by oscar. As the lord is the initial to state that the painting will always be a picture of dorian for life young as well as the genuine dorian will age. The picture of dorian gray is the epitome of be careful what you wish for.
The artist is so infatuated with dorians beauty that he begins to believe it is the reason for his quality of art. The picture of dorian gray audiobook text oscar wilde. The picture of dorian gray wake county public libraries. The picture of dorian gray, narrated by simon vince add this to your great novel collection, along with sherlock holmes, dracula, the invisible man, frankenstein, and jekyll and hyde. Dorians wish is fulfilled, plunging him into debauched acts. Hubbard, who had the true tradesmans spirited dislike of seeing a gentleman doing anything useful, dorian put his hand to it so as to help them. The picture dorian gray audiobook listen instantly. The picture of dorian gray oscar wilde read by stephen. Listen to the picture of dorian gray audiobook in full in the spotify app. Those finely shaped fingers could never have clutched a knife for sin, nor those smiling lips have cried out on god and goodness. Fearing the story was indecent, the magazines editor deleted roughly five hundred words before publication without wildes knowledge.
The picture of dorian gray is a gothic and philosophical novel by oscar wilde, first published complete in the july 1890 issue of lippincotts monthly magazine. Dorian gray remains the symbol of what all mankind seeks even today the fountain of youth even though it comes with a price tag. Oscar wildes only published fulllength novel, the picture of dorian gray, is the story of a man who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for eternal youth. The picture of dorian gray the picture of dorian gray by oscar wilde full audiobook duration. Narrator martin geeson lord henry wotton david goldfarb dorian gray volunteer. The young man is also introduced to one of basils friends, the hedonistic aristocrat lord henry wotton, who enthralls dorian by sharing with him his philosophies and ideals about life, including his belief that. The picture of dorian gray audiobook by oscar wilde on spotify. Listen to the picture of dorian gray by oscar wilde available from rakuten kobo. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. This version is the cleaned up one, but it still retains its homoerotic edge. The wish is granted, and dorian pursues a libertine life of varied amoral experiences while staying young and beautiful. Basil hallward, an artist, meets dorian gray and paints his portrait.