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The Picture of Dorian Gray

By: Oscar Wilde
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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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.

Public Domain (P)1999, 2017 Audio Literature / Phoenix Books Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Psychological Thriller & Suspense Fiction
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I had heard this referenced many times & enjoyed some of Oscar Wilde's poetry - so thought I'd check it out.
Brilliant. Fascinating musings on the nature of the soul, time, "sin", and the society of the era.
Fry's recitation was amazing. Exciting enough without being overdramatic.
Of course, this story was written in 1890 - the language used is what was used in the period. This is the original - not a new adaptation.

Fascinating musings on soul, time, sin & society

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Stephen Fry has done an amazing job, as always of narrating this classic by Oscar Wilde. Well worth the money

Amazing

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This is a great story, Lord Harry is one of the great literary characters. Stephen Fry' s narration is fantastic.

Excellent book brilliantly read highly recommend.

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Stefan Frys narration was so gripping and had a good enough range that I was lost in the story. absolutely loved it.

narration so good he becomes forgotten

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I cannot believe it has taken me so long to read this masterpiece. It was all the more rich and gripping dramatised by Stephen Fry who never disappoints. Do not miss the opportunity to listen to this book. It is life changing!

Not to be missed!

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