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The Picture of Dorian Gray
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
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Summary
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.
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- David Bisset
- 28-01-19
Imortality?
The book is a supreme work of English literature with many fascinating facets. Simon Vance"s narration is a work of art. He deals expertly with the diverse characters and reads the prose with beauty and feeling.
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- Ben
- 02-08-17
My favourite purchase in 3 years
So it turns out this Oscar Wilde fellow can write pretty darn well. Who knew?
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- Cristina Schek
- 08-01-15
A little bit of Wilde goes a long way!
Would you listen to The Picture of Dorian Gray again? Why?
Yes, I would. Because it's so truthful and blunt.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Picture of Dorian Gray?
“What of Art?
-It is a malady.
--Love?
-An Illusion.
--Religion?
-The fashionable substitute for Belief.
--You are a sceptic.
-Never! Scepticism is the beginning of Faith.
--What are you?
-To define is to limit.”
What about Simon Vance’s performance did you like?
His incredible ability of creating a different voice for each character.
Any additional comments?
Oscar Wilde is fabulous, and clever, and impossibly witty. And Oscar Wilde knows it!!
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- Jonathan Gull
- 26-05-16
loved it
Loved this immortal classic of gothic fiction. Deep, philosophical, yet witty and sufficiently easy to digest. Simon Vance's experienced voice performance also adds that little extra something.
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- HA
- 02-09-15
Excellent
Good book well read. wanted the ending to be in keeping with the drama of the rest of the book. still very enjoyable
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- SnapWriter
- 29-10-15
Recommended and well read
The Picture of Dorian Gray, narrated by Simon Vince
Add this to your great novel collection, along with Sherlock Holmes, Dracula, The Invisible Man, Frankenstein, and Jekyll and Hyde. Simon Vance is, for me, the best dramatic audio performer for horror fiction. This will be a constant replay, along with the most complete vampire collection ever published. Very enjoyable and highly recommended.
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- Aylya Ridda
- 29-04-20
one of the best I had ever read!!!
this is definitely one of the best books I have ever read! I didn't want it to end... kept listening to some parts of it over and over again.... but then I had to know how it ends so I kept listening to the end...
oh, Dorian... Dorian...
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- GenKaan
- 24-07-14
Simply breathtaking
What other book might you compare The Picture of Dorian Gray to, and why?
Great Gatsby since both contain twisted views on love
Have you listened to any of Simon Vance’s other performances? How does this one compare?
Fantastic from start to finish, using different voices when the characters speak was flawless. Gave even more depth to the already colorful characters
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When Dorian found out the picture changed, the different stages and that his view of how to live his life would be so different from mine.
Any additional comments?
One of the best books Ive enjoyed, wished I had read it as a kid. Lots of life tips on how and what shapes shallowness, romance, arrogance and passion can take.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- CGrant1978
- 16-08-10
Not bad version
although a few of the characters aren't brought to life in a truely believable way this is a fairly good recording of Oscar Wilde's great novel. The narration is well paced and the story comes across well.
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- AnthonyStark86
- 14-11-16
A fantastic piece of gothic literature
I absolutely love this book. I love this audio book. It is absolutely worth your time and money. Trust me.
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