Oscar Wilde has 66 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 207 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.7★ across 404 ratings. The most-rated is The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Shortalk Classic Shorts
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All human foibles can be found in these classic short stories. Great stories, simply told with fresh voices. Shortalk - moving words off the page The Lottery Ticket by Anton Chekov The numbers on this lottery ticket are set to change the life of this family for ever! Written over 100 years ago this story is remarkably prescient in its ability to show how little human nature changes over time. The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant "There is nothing so humiliating as looking poor in the middle of a lot of rich women," thinks Mathilde Loisel. But how much is the necklace really worth? It has been said that this exquisite story is a 'Madame Bovary in miniature' (Maupassant was after all a close friend of Flaubert), and the protagonist in this story is also a beautiful young woman who finds herself in circumstances not to her liking. The Devoted Friend by Oscar Wilde Taken from 'The Happy Prince and other Tales', and originally published in 1888, The Devoted Friend is a moral tale for all ages. Hans is poor but happy and likes nothing more than to spend time in his beloved garden. He is the devoted friend of the rich miller who lives up the hill, and will do anything to help him. The miller gives Hans a broken wheelbarrow to replace his old one - but what sort of gift is this that costs so much? Althogh this fable is narrated by a green linnet to a water rat, we could all benefit by listening to what this bird has to say!
Public Domain (P)2007 Shortalk
Portret Doriana Greya
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"Portret Doriana Greya" - radiopostanovka po odnoimennomu proizvedeniyu. Eto edinstvennyy opublikovannyy roman Oskara Uayl'da. V zhanrovom otnoshenii predstavlyaet smes' romana vospitaniya s moral'noy pritchey. Sushchestvuet v dvuh versiyah - v 13 glavah (1890 goda) i v 20 glavah (1891 goda). Stal samym uspeshnym proizvedeniem Uayl'da, bolee 30 raz ekranizirovalsya. Ispolniteli: V. Bochkarev, I. Smoktunovskiy, A. Grachev, O. Dzis'ko, A. Vokach, N. Tenyakova, S. SHakurov, M. Babanova.
©2018 Shishkin Vladislav (P)2018 Shishkin Vladislav
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El Fantasma de Canterville [The Canterville Ghost]
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Una acomodada familia americana adquiere un castillo en Inglaterra con fantasma incluido. Esta convivencia cambiará la vida del temido Fantasma de Canterville, y la escéptica forma de pensar de los americanos. La historia está impregnada de ingeniosas conversaciones y la divertida ironía del genial autor irlandés. A rich American family acquires a haunted castle in England. This living together will change the ghost's life, and the sceptical way of thinking of the American family. Wilde mixes the macabre with comedy, juxtaposing devices from traditional English ghost stories with symbols of modern American consumerism. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.
Public Domain (P)2006 ESCUCHALIBROS SLNE
The Importance of Being Earnest
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The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is a play by Oscar Wilde. First performed on February 14, 1895, at the St James' Theatre in London, it is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious persona to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play's major themes are the triviality with which it treats institutions as serious as marriage and the resulting satire of Victorian ways. Some contemporary reviews praised the play's humor and the culmination of Wilde's artistic career, while others were cautious about its lack of social messages. Its high farce and witty dialogue have helped make The Importance of Being Earnest Wilde's most enduringly popular play.
Public Domain (P)2018 Combray Media
The Importance Of Being Earnest
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The Importance of Being Earnest is undoubtably Oscar Wilde's best known play probably due to its sharp wit that cannot help but enchant and entertain any reader, theatregoer or listener with this performance. Here his economic and finely honed words are delivered by a superb cast that is headed by England's finest, namely Sir John Gielgud and Dame Edith Evans that help make this the ultimate listening experience for fans of classic theatre.
©2009 Horse's Mouth (P)2009 Copyright Group
Zamechatel'naya raketa
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"Zamechatel'naya raketa" - radiopostanovka po odnoimennomu proizvedeniyu. Ispolnyaet Yuriy Yakovlev.
©2018 Shishkin Vladislav (P)2018 Shishkin Vladislav
Fairy Tales for Adults, Volume 1
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Fairy tales are rarely written exclusively for children. They offer a variety of strong characters, themes and challenges as well as an insight into the mystery of the soul. These tales often contain profound truths that survived many hundreds of years and a universal appeal that makes them both enjoyable and enlightening. Modern concepts of mindfulness can often be found as original themes among these tales. This volume includes the following stories and tales: 'Anyta' by Anton Chekhov, 'The Devoted Friend' by Oscar Wilde, 'Polinka' by Anton Chekhov, and 'The Sphinx Without a Secret' by Oscar Wilde. Read in English, unabridged.
Public Domain (P)2016 Sovereign
The Picture of Dorian Gray
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Enjoy Oscar Wilde’s exploration of the price of vanity and hedonism in this InAudio production of The Picture of Dorian Gray. The Picture of Dorian Gray centers on the character of Dorian Gray, a handsome young man who is the muse for a talented painter. Dorian wishes for a painting of himself to take on the effects of aging instead of him so he can give into any vice he wants - and his wish comes true. The novel follows Dorian Gray’s life of giving into every temptation and moral malfeasance that come his way, ranging from smaller vices like vanity and dishonesty all the way to debauchery and murder. He lives life with no repercussions as his portrait ages and decays. As the story follows his life, the book questions whether he’ll be ever stop giving into his hedonism and begin to truly live again. The novel is a cautionary tale with captivating fantasy elements, and is one of the most well-known and influential gothic novels in classic literature.
Public Domain (P)2020 InAudio
The Picture of Dorian Gray (Adaptation)
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"When we are happy, we are always good," says Lord Henry, "but when we are good, we are not always happy." Lord Henry’s lazy, clever words lead the young Dorian Gray into a world where it is better to be beautiful than to be good; a world where anything can be forgiven - even murder - if it can make people laugh at a dinner party. An Oxford Bookworms Library reader for learners of English, adapted from the Oscar Wilde original by Jill Nevile.
©1989 Oxford University Press (P)2008 Oxford University Press
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El Fantasma de Canterville [The Canterville Ghost]
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Los Otis, una acomodada familia estadounidense, compra el añejo castillo inglés de los Canterville. Todos, hasta el mismo dueño, les avisan que la vivienda está habitada por un horrible fantasma, pero los Otis no creen en esas cosas. Lejos de amedrentarse, compran el castillo con fantasma incluído y acaban atormentando al pobre espectro anacrónico, que termina siendo juguete y víctima de los dos niños terribles de la familia. Sin embargo, esta forzada convivencia cambiará la vida del temido Fantasma de Canterville y la escéptica forma de pensar de los americanos. Este audiolibro está impregnado de ingeniosas y divertidas situaciones, con música original e impactantes efectos sonoros, dando brillo a una de las piezas más deliciosas y elegantes del gran Oscar Wilde. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.
©2011 Mediatek S.A (P)2011 Mediatek S.A
The Picture of Dorian Gray
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The Picture of Dorian Grey by Oscar Wilde, written in 1891, is a timeless philosophical classic that is still seen today as an interesting debate on the true meaning of beauty. Basil Hallward, a kind-hearted painter, is inspired by Dorian Grey's unbelievable good looks. While painting a still life of Dorian, Hallward and an acquaintance, Lord Henry Wotton, discuss Dorian's beauty and the idea of perfection. Convinced by their discussion that beauty is the only thing that matters in life, Dorian wishes that he would never age. Instead, he hopes that his painting will age in his stead. To his pleasure, Dorian's wish comes true, and Dorian's body stops aging. Feeling liberated, Dorian decides to pursue the darker side of life by indulging in his desires of women, drugs, and other scandalous activities. The more sins he commits, the more the painting of himself corrodes. When the artist, Basil, comes to visit, Dorian blames him for the painting's corrosion and murders Basil. He then convinces a friend to get rid of the body. Dorian still clings to the belief that beauty on the outside is more important than beauty on the inside, but eventually his past actions come back to haunt him. Dorian learns first-hand that he can't escape his very own self. This dramatic tale is written skillfully, and the shocking ending will have you on the edge of your seat.
©2015 Take 2 Studios (P)2015 Take 2 Studios
The Picture of Dorian Gray
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Do you want to listen to The Picture of Dorian Gray? If so, then keep reading.... In this celebrated work, his only novel, Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late 19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind. What are you waiting for? The Picture of Dorian Gray is one click away. Start listening now!
Public Domain (P)2020 Oscar Wilde
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The Star Child [Russian Edition]
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Mal'chik neobyknovennoj krasoty, kotorogo nashel v lesu v zolotoj mantii i prines domoj bednyj drovosek, vyros zlym, nadmennym i zhestokim. Odnazhdy on vygnal iz doma nishhenku, kotoraja priznalas', chto ona ego mat'. I on prevratilsja v merzkogo uroda s kotorym otkazyvalis' igrat' ego rovesniki. Chtoby iskupit' svoju vinu on nachal iskat' svoju mat' v nadezhde vymolit' u nee proshhenie… Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.
©1950 IDDK (P)2012 IDDK
Fairy Tales for Adults, Volume 2
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Profound truths, wisdom and a sense of mindfulness contained in many fairy tales and short stories written by Oscar Wilde and Anton Chekhov have that universal appeal which speaks to audiences of all ages and nationalities. The characters embodied in these stories are both familiar and mysterious; they open doors and make us think and, above all, are sources of inspiration. This volume speaks of friendship, passion and the true meaning of love and contains the following works: 'The Star-Child' by Oscar Wilde, 'The Happy Prince' by Oscar Wilde, and 'About Love' by Anton Chekhov. Read in English, unabridged.
Public Domain (P)2016 Sovereign
An Ideal Husband
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An Ideal Husband is an 1895 comedy by Oscar Wilde which revolves around blackmail and political corruption, and touches on the themes of public and private honor. The action is set in London, and takes place over the course of 24 hours. Together with The Importance of Being Earnest, it is often considered Wilde's dramatic masterpiece and is one of his most frequently produced plays. Cast: Lord Caversham - Alan Weyman, Mabel Chiltern - Amanda Friday, Lord Goring - Ben Lindsey-Clark, Sir Robert Chiltern - Chris Marcellus, Mason - David Prickett, Mr. Montford and Harold - Denis Daly, Lady Chiltern - Elizabeth Klett, Mrs. Marchmont - Erin Louttit, James - Jeff Moon, Lady Markby - Linda Barrans, Phipps - Noel Badrian, Vicomte de Nanjac - Peter Tucker, Mrs. Cheveley - PJ Morgan, Lady Basildon - Leanne Yau. Stage directions narrated by Tiffany Halla Colonna. Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett.
Public Domain (P)2016 The Online Stage
The Canterville Ghost
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Oscar Wilde’s delightful story comes to life with vivid performances by Mark Redfield and Mackenzie Menter (as Virginia), with an original music score by Jennifer Rouse. One of the first stories Wilde published in 1887, “The Canterville Ghost” tells the story of an American family that moves into a haunted country house in England. At first disbelieving in ghosts, the family soon accepts, and then combats, the ghostly antics of Sir Simon de Canterville. Sir Simon has haunted Canterville Chase in various ghastly disguises for years, and becomes increasingly frustrated at the American family’s attempts to spoil the fun. Only little Virginia reaches out to Sir Simon, and with her help, the garrulous ghost is able to find peace. Wilde’s story combines macabre whimsy and gentle humor, making it perennially popular. “He made me see what Life is, and what Death signifies, and why Love is stronger than both.” ("The Canterville Ghost")
Public Domain (P)2021 Oasis Audio
De profundis
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Questa è l'ultima opera in prosa di Wilde, scritta quando l'autore era in carcere per omosessualità. Entrato nel carcere nel 1895, l'uomo di genio divenne agli occhi di tutti un obbrobrio. La sua ricchissima raccolta di mobili e oggetti preziosi vennero venduti all'asta. Molti suoi libri furono bruciati e le rappresentazioni dei suoi drammi proibite. In questo lungo memoriale, che alla sua scarcerazione Oscar Wilde affidò al fedele amico Robert Ross (con il titolo di "Epistola: In Carcere et Vinculis") assistiamo ad una lunga assunzione di responsabilità alla presa di coscienza del messaggio che, suo malgrado, egli stesso poneva nelle sue opere: che non si può prendere dalla vita solo gioia e piacere, a costo di affamare la propria anima, e di costringerla ad assaporare il dolore tutto in una volta. Una grande esperienza, quella del carcere, dice lo scrittore, che può donargli il prezioso tesoro dell'umiltà.
©1944 public domain (P)2018 Silvia Cecchini
Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde
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Here is a collection of the Oscar Wilde's famous fairy tales, read by a cast of leading British actors. Additional narrators include Geoffrey Palmer O.B.E., Sir Donald Sinden, and Elaine Stritch. Music: 'Reverie De Sebastian' by Steve Davies.
©2010 WHITEROOM MUSIC LTD (P)2010 WHITEROOM MUSIC LTD
A Woman of No Importance
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A Woman of No Importance takes place in a 24-hour period during a house party hosted by Lady Hunstanton at her country estate. The upper echelons of English society mix, mingle and flirt, including Lady Caroline Pontefract (who is on her fourth husband), the witty and ironic Mrs. Allonby and the dandyish Lord Illingworth. Wilde balances these worldly characters with a visiting young American woman, Hester Worsley, who becomes attracted to the earnest Gerald Arbuthnot, soon to become Lord Illingworth's secretary. When Gerald's mother pays a visit, however, the secret of his scandalous parentage will be revealed, and more than one future placed in jeopardy. Cast Lord Alfred: Alan Weyman Lady Hunstanton: PJ Morgan Lord Illingworth: Ben Lindsey-Clark Farquhar: Chris Marcellus Gerald Arbuthnot: David Prickett Archdeacon: Denis Daly Mrs. Arbuthnot: Elizabeth Klett Mrs. Allonby: Erin Louttit Francis: Jeff Moon Lady Caroline Pontefract: Linda Barrans Sir John Pontefract: Noel Badrian Mr. Kelvil: Peter Tucker Alice: Leanne Yau Hester Worsley: Susan Iannucci Lady Stutfield: Tiffany Halla Colonna Stage directions read by Amanda Friday Audio, edited by Elizabeth Klett.
Public Domain (P)2017 The Online Stage
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El Retrato de Dorian Gray [The Picture of Dorian Gray]
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La novela relata la historia de Dorian Gray, mezclando realidad y fantasía. Un joven atractivo y exitoso desarrolla la obsesión por mantenerse siempre joven, después de que el pintor Basil Hallward, su amigo, lo relata soberbiamente en un lienzo. Todas las huellas de sus depravados actos y los estragos del paso de tiempo se traspasan a la pintura, permaneciendo él inmutable, lanzándose así en una espiral de odio y vicio. Oscar Wilde supo relatar a la perfección, con gran ojo critico, tanto la sociedad de su época (plena época victoriana a finales del siglo XIX), como el tema de la vanidad, la locura y la enajenación. Su perfección como retratista y sus descripciones cautivan al oyente de modo sin igual. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.
©2007 Mediatek S.A (P)2007 Mediatek S.A