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The Picture of Dorian Gray Audiobook
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is a haunting exploration of vanity, moral decay, and the pursuit of eternal youth. The novel follows the charming and handsome Dorian Gray, who, after a fateful wish, remains eternally youthful while a portrait of him bears the marks of his sins and corruption. As Dorian delves deeper into a life of indulgence and depravity, Wilde masterfully exposes the darkness lurking beneath society’s obsession with beauty, revealing the high cost of living a life free of consequence. Dorian’s story captivates with its chilling portrayal of the consequences of unchecked desires and the fragility of the human soul.
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In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dorian begins as an innocent young man, captivated by his own beauty and the hedonistic philosophy of his mentor, Lord Henry Wotton. After seeing a portrait of himself painted by his friend Basil Hallward, Dorian wishes that he could remain as youthful and beautiful as the image on the canvas, while the portrait ages instead. His wish comes true, and as Dorian embarks on a life of excess and moral corruption, the portrait gradually reflects the ugliness of his inner self. Wilde vividly contrasts Dorian’s outward charm with the grotesque transformation of his portrait, symbolizing the destructive power of vanity and selfishness.
As Dorian’s actions grow darker, from manipulating lovers to committing murder, Wilde delves into themes of guilt, consequence, and the dangers of living solely for pleasure. The portrait, hidden away from the world, becomes a visual reminder of Dorian’s decaying soul, yet he continues to evade responsibility, indulging in his desires without remorse. Wilde’s tale serves as a cautionary allegory, where the ultimate consequences of living without conscience are unavoidable. The novel’s gothic atmosphere, laced with Wilde’s signature wit, creates a timeless story about the dangers of valuing appearance over character.
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Details
Publisher : Book.io
Series: Banned Audiobook, Monster Audiobooks
First Publication Date : 1890
Author : Oscar Wilde
Genres: Classics, Fantasy, Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Horror, Literature, Novel, Philosophical Fiction
Narrator : Bob Neufeld
Duration : 9h 26m 18s
Language : English
Format : DEA (Decentralized Encrypted Asset)
Read On : Book.io eReader dApp
Cover Art : Includes 4K hi-resolution book cover
Cardano Retail Price : 26 ADA
Cardano Discount Price : 18 ADA, for wallet holding Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Audiobook (Cardano)
Purchase Limit: 10
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“The Picture of Dorian Gray” is a novel written by the Irish author Oscar Wilde. It was first published in 1890 and is considered one of Wilde’s most famous and enduring works. The novel is known for its exploration of themes related to aestheticism, moral corruption, the nature of beauty, and the consequences of indulgence.
The story revolves around the character of Dorian Gray, a young and handsome man living in Victorian-era London. Dorian becomes the subject of a portrait painted by hi… Read More
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