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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
by Oscar Wilde
read by Simon Vance
Classic Literature • Unabridged
Format EAN/ISBN Avail. Price Sale Qty.
6 CDs 9781433209161 YES $19.95 NA
6 CDs
Overstock		 9781433209161 YES $19.95 $9.99
1 MP3CD 9781433209178 YES $19.95 NA
1 Playaway 9781433274510 YES $59.99 NA
6 Tapes 9781433209154 YES $19.95 NA
Book ID(4556) - 6.8 hrs (est.), Published - 01/01/08
DESCRIPTION

Dorian Gray, a handsome and narcissistic young man, lives thoughtlessly for his own pleasure—an attitude encouraged by the company he keeps. One day, after having his portrait painted, Dorian makes a frivolous Faustian wish: that he should always remain as young and beautiful as he is in that painting, while the portrait grows old in his stead.

The wish comes true, and Dorian soon finds that none of his wicked actions have visible consequences. Realizing that he will appear fresh and unspoiled no matter what kind of life he lives, Dorian becomes increasingly corrupt, unchecked by public opinion. Only the portrait grows degenerate and ugly, a powerful symbol of Dorian’s internal ruin.

Wilde’s dreamlike exploration of life without limits scandalized its late-Victorian audience and has haunted readers’ imaginations for more than a hundred years.



REVIEWS

“Simon Vance's portrayal of each character is spot-on. His Lord Henry is casual, dismissive, and haughty. His Basil Hallward, the artist infatuated with Dorian, comes across as timid and pitiful but always endearing. Best of all, Vance's Dorian Gray exudes youth and impetuousness at the beginning, but quickly darkens once the character's madness takes hold....[Vance] finds the essence of each character, making Wilde's work a delightfully creepy listen.”—AudioFile



OSCAR WILDE was born in Dublin in 1854. He won scholarships to both Trinity College (Dublin) and Magdalen College (Oxford), where he was heavily influenced by the radical aesthetics of Walter Pater. Flamboyant wit and man-about-town, Wilde had a reputation that preceded him, especially in his early career. After publishing two volumes of short stories between 1887 and 1891, his social-comedy plays such as Lady Windermere's Fan and The Importance of Being Earnest established his critical and commercial success. His well-known The Picture of Dorian Gray first appeared in 1891.
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