Lord Arthur Savile's Crime; The Portrait of Mr. W.H., and Other Stories
Twists of Murder, Mystery, and Wit in Victorian TalesBy Oscar Wilde
Length2h 31m
About this audiobook
In "Lord Arthur Savile's Crime; The Portrait of Mr. W.H., and Other Stories," Oscar Wilde deftly intertwines wit and moral reflection, delivering a collection of stories that explore the nature of sin, identity, and the intrinsic human condition. Wilde'Äôs characteristic style'Äîrich in paradox and marked by a playful yet incisive narrative voice'Äîelevates these tales beyond mere entertainment into a compelling critique of Victorian society. Notably, through the absurdity of a murder plot and the profound implications of a cryptic portrait, Wilde invites the reader to examine the moral underpinnings that govern personal and societal actions. Oscar Wilde, a leading figure of the Aesthetic Movement, was profoundly influenced by the societal constraints and moral dichotomies of his time, which fostered his exploration of aesthetics and ethics. His own experiences with scandal and societal rejection inform the complex characters and themes in these stories, making them profoundly personal while also reflective of broader existential concerns that resonate throughout his body of work. For readers seeking to delve into an engaging exploration of moral ambiguities wrapped in Wilde's trademark cleverness, this collection is a must-read. It offers not only a window into Wilde's literary genius but also a timeless discussion on the nature of identity and the self, making it a compelling addition to any literary collection.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Humor
Length2 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER VI
8CHAPTER VI
2THE CANTERVILLE GHOST A HYLO-IDEALISTIC ROMANCE
9CHAPTER VII
3CHAPTER I
10THE SPHINX WITHOUT A SECRET AN ETCHING
4CHAPTER II
11THE MODEL MILLIONAIRE A NOTE OF ADMIRATION
5CHAPTER III
12THE PORTRAIT OF MR. W. H.
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6CHAPTER IV
13CHAPTER I
7CHAPTER V
14CHAPTER II
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The Happy Prince and Other TalesOscar Wilde2h 43m$2 · $0.00
Poems, with The Ballad of Reading GaolOscar Wilde2h 55m$1 · $0.00
The Oldest Gay NovelsOscar Wilde, Bayard Taylor, Virginia Woolf, Lucas Malet, Robert Hichens, Henry Blake Fuller, Radclyffe Hall, Jack Saul, Sheridan Le Fanu, Theodore Winthrop, Harlan Cozad McIntosh119h 45m$1 · $0.00
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