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  • By: Oscar Wilde
  • Narrated by: Stephen Fry
  • Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,032 ratings)
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The Picture of Dorian Gray

By: Oscar Wilde
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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.

Public Domain (P)1999, 2017 Audio Literature / Phoenix Books
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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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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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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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Fade from Gray

Excellent narration by Stephen Fry, great story of self corruption and society. Well worth listening.

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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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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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Fry is perfect for this book.

Stephen Fry's voice and technique are both perfect for the delivery of this story. Accomplished author / accomplished narrator. I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish.

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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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Terrific

One of life's must-reads. So many relevant points to today's world it's hard to believe its 130 years old

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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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