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The Picture of Dorian Gray
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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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- 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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- Anonymous User
- 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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- 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.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-10-2018
oh boy did i love this book. Please read it.
i loved it so much, love the story line and it's fun from the first word to the last. You won't regret reading this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-04-2018
all time classic, that is more relevant each day.
classic tale that highlights the destructive nature of appearance and facade. more relevant than ever, gray highlights youth, corrupted by the rich and powerful for their own gratification, eventually falling into the condition of beauty is all that matters, sealing his fate as an outcast, beautiful but despised
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- Anonymous User
- 04-10-2017
Amazing
Not only one of the worlds greatest writers but read by the worlds best readers and voice of my time.
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- Brittany Todorov
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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- Corky
- 15-02-2020
Fry is gold
what's the price of the underwhelmed had heard that this is a classic and no it picked up halfway through it was kind of a slog
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- alio
- 07-01-2020
really good
I loved the story, Stephen fry did an amazing job reading it and made it pleasant.
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- Daniel Pavez
- 28-08-2019
One of the best audiobooks ever
I think this is the best audiobook that I heard so far. Stephen Fry is, with no doubt, the best reader here in Audible.
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- Garry Dolley
- 11-06-2019
Amazing story and narration
This is my new favorite book of fiction, so elegantly written, and such a creepy story. The narration was a joy to listen to.
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- Elle
- 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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- 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!
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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.
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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!
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- Victoria Zaborov
- 06-07-2018
Unbelievable!
This must be one of my favorite books and hearing it read by Stephen Fry was unbelievable!!!
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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.
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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!
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- Anonymous User
- 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
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