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Picture of Dorian Gray, The
Picture of Dorian Gray, The
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Category :  Classics
 
Publisher :  Blackstone Audio Inc
Author :  Oscar Wilde
Narrator :  Simon Vance
 
Length :  7 hours 45 minutes (Unabridged)
 
Download Price :  $15.49
 
Format :  Encoded Windows Media
 
World English
 
© 2010 Blackstone Audio Inc
“Simon Vance's portrayal of each character is spot-on….a delightfully creepy listen.”—AudioFile

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.

Movie DVD starring Colin Firth, Ben Barnes and Rachel Hurd-Wood releases summer 2010.
 
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