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  • The Picture of Dorian Gray

  • By: Oscar Wilde
  • Narrated by: Stephen Fry
  • Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,011 ratings)

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The Picture of Dorian Gray

By: Oscar Wilde
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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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
  • Abridged Audiobook
  • Categories: LGBTQ+

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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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  • Kleber DeSouza
  • 08-01-19

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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  • 10-08-18

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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  • Sean Hayes
  • 07-12-17

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
  • 14-10-17

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
  • 21-04-18

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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  • EG Nolan
  • 26-03-18

Masterful narration; boring story

Stephen Fry does a wonderful job narrating but I couldn't get into the old story

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  • Haden
  • 13-03-20

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.

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  • Maiken
  • 24-10-18

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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  • Erica Bradstreet
  • 28-07-23

Loved this!

My eight-year-old daughter and I go on road trips around the country and one dark, cloudy day we decided to start listening to this audiobook. We found ourselves listening to it through the whole night and loved it! I don’t mean to imply that this is a book for children, but that it is timeless. If an eight year old in 2023 can enjoy this, that says some thing!

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 08-09-22

Intriguing tale related by a fantastic narrator!

I would listen to anything narrated by Stephen Fry. He never overacts, but gives each character their unique flair.

The building madness of Dorian is a wonderfully intriguing read, particularly in these days of social media and the search for perfection.

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