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The Picture of Dorian Gray
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
- Abridged Audiobook
- Categories: LGBTQ+, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
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Publisher's Summary
Oscar Wilde's only published full-length novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, is the story of a man who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for eternal youth. As Basil Hallward, an aspiring artist, puts a few touches on a portrait of his handsome young friend Dorian Gray, Gray wishes that the portrait might grow old while he remains forever young. While Dorian Gray spends his life pursuing fresh experiences and new sensations, his looks do not change. However, the portrait, secretly hidden in the attic of his residence and with which he has grown increasingly obsessed, does. More and more, as Dorian struggles to hide his true identity, the portrait reveals his progressive pathway to dissolution.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-02-2019
Wilde without Fry is unthinkable
The perfect weekend distraction, Stephen Fry brings the book to life. Gripping from end-to.end.
2 people found this helpful
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- Jean
- 11-04-2020
Stephen Fry made me listen
I know this is a classic and it is what it did not say that left room for readers imagination/interpretation. But, if not because Stephen Fry had read the book, I'd given up after 1 hour listening. A classic maybe, but a very dated one.
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- Cherylyn
- 07-04-2020
Thankfully short.
Such a dry self-indulgent story. I really tried to like it but just wanted it to end. 5 hours of my life I won't get back.
Stephen Fry's voice was the only thing that made me stick it out.
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- Random Dude
- 22-03-2020
Wow....
I did not think this book would be so fascinating. As always, Stephan Fry delivered a masterful performance, but the standout is the story itself. Highly recommended.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-03-2020
Excellent book brilliantly read highly recommend.
This is a great story, Lord Harry is one of the great literary characters. Stephen Fry' s narration is fantastic.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-03-2020
So glad I purchased this book
Would buy almost any book narrated by Stephen fry from now on. What a pleasure to listen to.
1 person found this helpful
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- Primrose
- 02-11-2019
Steven Fry's voice is amazing!
I could listen to Steven Fry's voice all day. Fantastic book, spoken in a beautiful way.
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- vh
- 17-09-2019
Exquisite
Tremendous rendition of a timeless classic. Stephen Fry’s enthusiasm gives glory to Oscar Wilde’s work
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- Kindle Customer
- 12-05-2019
narration so good he becomes forgotten
Stefan Frys narration was so gripping and had a good enough range that I was lost in the story. absolutely loved it.
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- karen dawson
- 10-03-2019
My new favourite book
I loved this. Beautifully wtitten. Read by the most appropriate person!!
Highly entertaining. Clever and witty
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- Kleber DeSouza
- 08-01-2019
Does not match the book
I listen and follow with book which is my own preference, but this audio book does not match the book. I even tried to match with three different copies of the book but no success. I am starting to imagine that it is an shorter version.
9 people found this helpful
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- Ctd
- 10-08-2018
A classic but depressing story
Starts out very thought provoking and then becomes very monotonous and depressing. Still it is a classic, a novel idea and a poignant story of what happens when you don't have any "skin in the game" and do not bear the consequences of your actions. The reader does a good job.
4 people found this helpful
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- Sean Hayes
- 07-12-2017
Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry is amazing! he did such a wonderful job this with reading, he really did a stellar job with the different accents and voices for each characters.
3 people found this helpful
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- Jane Jacobs
- 14-10-2017
Incredible performance of a chilling classic!
I never tire of hearing Stephen Fry bring classic literature to life. A brilliant interpretation.
3 people found this helpful
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- Jordyn
- 21-04-2018
Wonderful Story Amazing Performance
This story is brought to life with a well paced and rounded performance. A pleasure to listen to.
2 people found this helpful
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- Haden
- 13-03-2020
its not the real book
it's good it's just not the actual book. chapter 11 in this one lines up with chapter 3 in the real one. the words are not the same.
1 person found this helpful
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- Maiken
- 24-10-2018
A dreadful wonder to behold
Its a lovely jumble of psycological and mortal conflict, and i loved every second of it. It was both more and exactly what i had expected from a literary classic. Allowing oneself to truly devote the time that is spent on listening to the story and not merely hearing it, truly does make a difference when experiencing this wonderful piece of literary art.
1 person found this helpful
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- lisa ma
- 02-08-2022
Profound book read by the great Stephen Fry
If Stephen Fry had not read this I’d not had listened to it but I’m glad I had. It is indeed a remarkable experience. Audible should pay Mr Fry to read more of the classics that would have otherwise be overlooked
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- anina xenya dupuis
- 15-04-2022
I love Stephen fry
I cannot get enough of frys voice. the way he brings the characters to life is mesmerizing and I have never felt more pulled into the world as when I listen to the way he sees it.
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- Mariah
- 07-04-2022
A Mood
Dorian purchasing multiple first editions of the book he’s obsessed with and having them bound in different colors to suit his moods IS a whole MOOD.
This is a very very quotable book (looking at you Henry). There were quite a few moments that elicited very unladylike snorts. It is witty and bold, and it’s one of the few “classics” that didn’t let me down.
There’s a handful of jabs at women - but I challenge you to find a 19th century book that doesn’t have at least one.
Props to Wilde for having the balls to publish this, though I don’t suppose it worked out too well for him.
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- Sarah
- 08-01-2019
Abridged version!!
Fry does a fabulous job narrating as per usual, but I was incredibly disappointed to realise that this was an abridged version of Wilde's only novel. I won't return the title but why would you spoil it like this? Very frustrating.
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- Charlie
- 28-03-2018
Stephen Fry musn't of left his house
great rendition of a classic, can't beat Stephen Fry he should do every book on audible
11 people found this helpful
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- Tingers
- 28-04-2019
Masterpiece
One of the most quotable books I've ever read. Hilarious, mysterious, compelling, inspiring and at times a bit scary! Brilliant short story and Steven Fry is a fantastic choice for narrator. Perfect tone, pace and delivery. Great!
6 people found this helpful
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- AmaJon
- 19-04-2019
Fade from Gray
Excellent narration by Stephen Fry, great story of self corruption and society. Well worth listening.
5 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-05-2018
Perfect narrator for the Wildean tragedy
Couldn't stop listening - Stephen Fry's enthusiastic narration makes Dorian Gray's clever, harrowing tale even more delightful.
4 people found this helpful
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- Jess H
- 20-04-2018
Amazing
I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this book - the commentary from Stephen Fry, the story, the pace - all of it. It is a fantastic piece of literature. Importantly it is still relevant in today’s world and the use of language is wonderful. Highly recommended!
3 people found this helpful
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- Conor English
- 23-09-2020
Not Full Book
It isn’t the whole of the physical book that I could find. Stephen Fry is brilliant and from what it is, it is a brilliant book read brilliantly
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- Anonymous User
- 05-04-2019
Extraordinary
A must-read for everyone loving The gothic horror genre. Stephen Fry really gave this a perfekt touch. Loved it.
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- ira41
- 15-01-2019
It's captivating!
Loved it! Beautifully read by Stephen Fry.
Full of fascinating and witty conversations that make up this remarkable novel.
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- Charles King-Tenison
- 28-12-2018
Enchanting piece of art!
This book is indescribably good. It truly is worth a listen, as it is: short in length, fantastic plot, accessible yet brilliant language and is crafted in such a beautiful way!
2 people found this helpful
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