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    The Picture of Dorian Gray
    The Picture of Dorian Gray
    The Picture of Dorian Gray
    Audiobook7 hours

    The Picture of Dorian Gray

    Written by Oscar Wilde

    Narrated by Michael Page

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    Featured title on PBS's The Great American Read in 2018

    When The Picture of Dorian Gray was first published in 1891, it evoked a tremendous amount of hostile criticism, in most part due to its immoral content. Oscar Wilde was identified with the “art for art’s sake” movement of the nineteenth century which did not subordinate art to ethical instruction. However, this novel is indeed a morality tale about the hazards of egotistical self-indulgence.

    “If it were I,” exclaims Dorian, “who were always to be young and that picture that was to grow old…I would give my soul for that.”

    With that spoken, the tale of this young hero of amazing beauty, Dorian Gray, begins. His pact with evil allows his portrait to take on his many sins and degradations while his physical appearance remains youthful. Over the years as he becomes cruel and vicious, even murderous, Dorian’s young and perfect body is no longer enough to salvage his deteriorating mind and morality. Will justice and good prevail?

    This novel is part of Brilliance Audio’s extensive Classic Collection, bringing you timeless masterpieces that you and your family are sure to love.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateOct 25, 2005
    ISBN9781597370073
    Author

    Oscar Wilde

    Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born on the 16th October 1854 and died on the 30th November 1900. He was an Irish playwright, poet, and author of numerous short stories and one novel. Known for his biting wit, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially The Importance of Being Earnest.

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    • 5/5
      Beautifully read and beautifully written. I loved this classic novel, and this was such a great reading.

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    • 5/5
      Loved the narrative and the narrator!!! I highly recommend this audio version of the classic.

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    • 3/5
      El actor de voz no hace la mejor interpretación. :)