The Picture of Dorian Gray & Cecil Dreeme (2 Gay Classics)
By Oscar Wilde, Theodore Winthrop
Length22h 56m
About this audiobook
In 'The Picture of Dorian Gray & Cecil Dreeme: 2 Gay Classics,' readers are offered a profound exploration of identity, morality, and the societal bounds of Victorian and early post-Victorian eras. This anthology juxtaposes Oscar Wilde's decadent exploration of aestheticism and immortality with Theodore Winthrop's poignant, though subtler, narrative on gender and the nuanced codes of queer existence before such identities were openly acknowledged. Both novels utilize differing literary styles—Wilde's ornate prose full of epigrammatic wit contrasts sharply with Winthrop's more restrained, Gothic-infused narrative. This interplay enriches the thematic discourse on the nature of self and society's attempt to mold individual identity. The historico-literary backdrop underpinning this collection highlights a time when burgeoning notions of individuality and queerness were often cloaked in allegory and symbolism. Oscar Wilde, an icon of literary flamboyance and martyr of gay persecution, contrasts with the relatively obscure Theodore Winthrop, whose work posthumously nourished the roots of homosexual literary exploration. This collection exemplifies the early stages of what would evolve into more explicit representations in 20th-century LGBTQ+ literature. These foundational texts offer readers a unique educational experience, stitched richly with diverse perceptions that resonate through time. An invaluable resource for students and enthusiasts of both Victorian literature and LGBTQ+ studies, the dual presentation encourages thorough analysis and reflection on how these narratives from over a century ago still significantly influence contemporary discourse on identity and liberty. Engaging with this collection promises not just literary enjoyment but a deeper understanding of the interplay between historical context and evolving themes of personal and societal identity.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length22 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY (The Original 1890 'Uncensored' Edition & The Revised 1891 Edition)
26CHAPTER IX.
2Original 1890 Version
27CHAPTER X.
3CHAPTER I
28CHAPTER XI.
4CHAPTER II
29CHAPTER XII
5CHAPTER III
30CHAPTER XIII.
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6CHAPTER IV
31CHAPTER XIV.
7CHAPTER V
32CHAPTER XV.
8CHAPTER VI
33CHAPTER XVI.
9CHAPTER VII
34CHAPTER XVII.
10CHAPTER VIII
35CHAPTER XVIII.
11CHAPTER IX
36CHAPTER XIX.
12CHAPTER X
37CHAPTER XX.
13CHAPTER XI
38Cecil Dreeme
14CHAPTER XII
39Biographical Sketch of the Author
15CHAPTER XIII
40Stillfleet and His News
16Revised & Expanded 1891 Version
41Chrysalis College
17THE PREFACE
42Rubbish Palace
18CHAPTER I.
43The Palace and Its Neighbors
19CHAPTER II.
44Churm Against Densdeth
20CHAPTER III.
45Churm As Cassandra
21CHAPTER IV.
46Churm’s Story
22CHAPTER V.
47Clara Denman, Dead
23CHAPTER VI.
48Locksley’s Scare
24CHAPTER VII.
49Overhead, Without
25CHAPTER VIII.
50Overhead, Within
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