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The Picture of Dorian Gray is a dark and elegant classic about beauty, corruption, vanity, desire, and the hidden cost of a life devoted only to pleasure. The story follows Dorian Gray, a young man of extraordinary beauty whose portrait mysteriously bears the marks of age, sin, and moral decay while he remains outwardly unchanged. As Dorian moves through a world of art, luxury, temptation, and influence, his life becomes a disturbing meditation on appearance, conscience, and the soul.

Eher lustlos löst Oscar Wilde sein Versprechen ein, sich auch weiterhin um die ungelösten Fälle zu kümmern. Doch dann weckt eine Akte sein Interesse. In einem kleinen Ort in der Nähe von Glastonbury wurde vor Jahren die blutleere Leiche einer jungen Frau gefunden.

Delve into the intricate dance of societal expectations, gender roles, and moral dilemmas that define the world of "Lady Windermere's Fan." This podcast invites listeners to explore themes of virtue, deception, and the complexities of human relationships, all set against the backdrop of a bygone era. With each episode featuring a new complete audiobook, the series showcases a rotating collection of works that echo the wit and insight found in Wilde's celebrated play. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations into the hearts and minds of characters navigating the ...

Classic fantasy legends of dark magic, heroic quests, ancient kingdoms, and timeless wonder come together in this atmospheric collection featuring Oscar Wilde and Robert E. Howard. Vol. 6 blends sword-and-sorcery adventure, mythic danger, and enchanting literary fantasy for listeners who enjoy...

Enter a spellbinding collection of classic fantasy and mythic adventure, blending ancient kingdoms, heroic legends, dark sorcery, and poetic romance from Robert E. Howard and Oscar Wilde...

Enter a world of strange marvels, dark adventure, and timeless imagination in this classic fantasy collection featuring Oscar Wilde and Robert E. Howard. From eerie bones and supernatural dread to sparkling satire and heroic wonder, Volume 5 brings together unforgettable tales of magic, mystery...

LibriVox recording of The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde.Source: https://archive.org/details/dorian_gray_librivox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life, indulging his desires in secret while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite society. Only his portrait bears the traces of his decadence. The Picture of Dorian Gray was a succès de scandal. Early readers were shocked by its hints of unspeakable sins, and the book was later used as evidence against Wilde at his trial at the Old Bailey in 1895.

The Ultimate Gothic Horror Collection is a fully indexed collection of classic gothic stories, read by four Audie-winning narrators. Included here are stories by Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Robert Louis Stevenson, Sheridan Le Fanu, Oscar Wilde and Edgar Allan Poe.

Explore the intricate dance of societal expectations and personal identity in a world where appearances often overshadow authenticity. This podcast invites you to engage with narratives that question the roles we play and the masks we wear, all with a touch of wit and satire. Each week, we feature a different complete audiobook that offers unique insights into the human condition, showcasing a diverse range of perspectives, epochs, and literary styles. This isn't a single story but a rotating collection that encourages listeners to reflect, learn, and escape into different worlds. New books ...

In the realm of aestheticism and moral introspection, this podcast explores the fascinating concepts of beauty, vanity, and the consequences of indulgence. The title suggests a dive into the complexities of human nature, where the pursuit of eternal youth and superficial allure can lead to unexpected moral quandaries. Each week, listeners are introduced to a new full-length audiobook that fits within these themes, offering a diverse collection of stories that span different eras and styles. This rotating selection ensures a fresh perspective every time, allowing you to gain insights, satisfy ...

Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life; indulging his desires in secret while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite society. Only his portrait bears the traces of his decadence.

Una familia estadounidense se va a vivir al castillo de Canterville en Inglaterra. Lord Canterville, el dueño anterior, les advierte que el fantasma de sir Simon de Canterville deambula en el edificio desde hace 300 años cuando asesinó a su esposa lady Eleonore de Canterville. Pero el Sr. Otis, estadounidense moderno y práctico, ignora las advertencias.

The story revolves around a portrait of Dorian Gray by Basil Hallward, an artist impressed and infatuated by Dorian's beauty. Through Basil, Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton, and he soon is enthralled by the aristocrat's hedonistic worldview: that beauty and sensual fulfillment are the only things worth pursuing in life. Newly understanding that his beauty will fade, Dorian expresses the desire to sell his soul, to ensure that the picture, rather than he, will age and fade. 

A criatividade é uma força aparentemente misteriosa, que ansiamos por compreender e desenvolver. Seleccionámos para si 500 citações dos maiores pensadores, artistas e criadores, para que obtenha força e inspiração na sua própria vida: Albert Einstein, Léonardo da Vinci, Antoine de Saint Exupéry, Oscar Wilde, William Shakespeare. Nutre-se com a experiência e reflexão dos maiores autores.

Familiarize-se com os principais escritores de todo o mundo através de uma cuidadosa selecção de 500 citações, introduzindo as suas ideias e delineando com clareza a estrutura do seu trabalho. Descubra novos aspectos ou aprofunde os pensamentos de Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare, Marcel Proust, Anton Chekov, Oscar Wilde, para expandir a sua mente e conhecimento sobre a nossa cultura.

Familiarize-se com os escritores mais importantes do século XX através de uma cuidadosa selecção de 600 citações, introduzindo as suas principais ideias e delineando com clareza a estrutura do seu trabalho. Descubra novos aspectos ou aprofunde os pensamentos de Anne Frank, Antoine de Saint Exupéry, Khalil Gibran, Oscar Wilde, Stefan Zweig, Winston Churchill, para expandir a sua mente e conhecimento sobre a nossa cultura.

A inteligência e a esperteza nunca são aborrecidas. Seleccionámos para si 500 citações dos autores mais espirituosos de sempre, de Oscar Wilde a Groucho Marx, George Bernard Shaw, Albert Einstein com a ajuda de Woody Allen. Desfrute destas pérolas de humor para alegrar o seu dia com uma boa gargalhada, descubra comentários e piadas inestimáveis para surpreender os seus amigos e inimigos, e aperte as mãos com as maiores mentes.

"El retrato del Sr. W. H." es una historia escrita por Oscar Wilde, publicada por primera vez en la revista Blackwood's Magazine en 1889. Fue posteriormente añadida a la colección "El crimen de lord Arthur Savile y otras historias". En esta novela corta Oscar Wilde intenta descubrir la identidad de la persona a la que van dedicados los sonetos de Shakespeare, un secreto que los expertos intentan averiguar sin éxito desde hace quinientos años. Hay múltiples teorías al respecto y Wilde se decanta por la teoría de que el autor de estos es Willie Hughes.

-En español Neutro- El retrato de Dorian Gray es considerada una de las últimas obras clásicas de la novela de terror gótica con una fuerte temática faustiana, además muestra un pintor con afecto íntimo y directo con el personaje principal. El libro causó controversia cuando fue publicado por primera vez; sin embargo, es considerado en la actualidad como «uno de los clásicos modernos de la literatura occidental.»