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The Picture of Dorian Gray

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The Picture of Dorian Gray

By: Oscar Wilde
Narrated by: Ben Barnes
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This Penguin Classic is performed by Ben Barnes, star of the film adaptation of Dorian Gray, also known for his roles in Westworld and The Chronicles of Narnia. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Robert Mighall.

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 novel was a succès de scandale and the book was later used as evidence against Wilde at the Old Bailey in 1895. It has lost none of its power to fascinate and disturb.

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Gotta love Ben Barnes

The writing/language was absolutely beautiful. Dorian Gray is an absolutely horrible person. Ben Barnes did a fantastic job and I love him with my whole heart. That’s the whole review. Pls listen to this.

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my boyfriends favorite

I bought this book since me and my boyfriend read together. he said this is his favorite book so I thought I'd give it a try. its a slow start &boring at first but it slowly gets better and better! I highly recommend this read!

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Excellent performance, favorite book

Picture of Dorian Gray is one of my favorite books. This performance by Ben Barnes is the definitive recording.

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Wilde is an outstanding author.

Loved the flow and rhythm of the conversations. The notions of art and life.
The reading was outstanding by Barnes and I can’t wait to listen to the uncut version. I recommend this book completely.





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Ben Barnes is BRILLIANT

Fantastic storytelling abilities, a beautiful, captivating voice, and wonderful acting with all the perfect, different accents, Ben Barnes can do no wrong. He understands how literature is meant to be written, and his world class acting and degree in literature really comes through. I want him to do so many more books!! This was perfect perfect perfect I loved every moment!

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Great book

It’s sad that Victorians were so caught up about “sins” that most people today would have far more compassion about. Dorian Gray is actually a pretty good guy. His worst crime... well, I won’t give that away. It’s a good book. I enjoyed it. Even though I liked the immoral characters the best.

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Must listen!

Fantastically performed classic for the ages. Such timeless themes written throughout the book. So good

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Wow what a great story.

One of the better books I’ve listened to. Great story with good narration. Was recommended this one by a high schooler, I told her I’d give it a listen. Saw her next day and thanked her for leading me to such a great book.

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Perfect Narrator!

Some might say I am extremely biased, given my adoration for Ben Barnes, but I promise you, I've judged this fairly. Mr. Barnes is a perfect narrator for this, his voice is complimentary to Wilde's story. He brings us back to Dorian Gray's life and times, the highs and lows, the horror. It's a rich story and he reads it perfectly. I was intrigued from the very beginning to the very end. I'm not a big audiobook person, but I love this. Bravo, Ben!

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Amazing

I’ve put off reading Dorian Gray for no apparent reason. I’m very happy I waited until I was able to listen to Ben Barnes read it to me. Oscar Wilde is genius. The story is as relevant today as when wrote. And Ben Barnes is splendid. I’m going to miss hearing him.

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