The Picture of Dorian Gray: The Uncensored 13 Chapter Version + The Revised 20 Chapter Version (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Uncensored and Revised Victorian Gothic of Beauty and RuinBy Oscar Wilde
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About this audiobook
This edition of The Picture of Dorian Gray presents both the uncensored 13-chapter magazine text and Wilde's expanded 20-chapter revision, allowing readers to witness the novel's transformation under Victorian scrutiny. Aesthetic, epigrammatic, and morally ambivalent, the work fuses Gothic horror, decadent wit, and philosophical fiction, tracing Dorian's bargain with beauty through a portrait that records the corruption his face conceals. The paired texts illuminate questions of censorship, desire, art, and moral panic in fin-de-siècle literature. Oscar Wilde, Irish playwright, critic, poet, and one of the most brilliant stylists of the late nineteenth century, wrote from within—and against—the codes of Victorian respectability. His advocacy of "art for art's sake," his public celebrity, and his acute understanding of social performance all inform the novel's glittering surfaces and darker implications. The controversy surrounding its first publication foreshadowed the cultural forces that would later destroy him. This volume is strongly recommended for readers seeking not only Wilde's most famous fiction, but also the history of its making and suppression. It is invaluable for students, scholars, and general readers interested in decadence, queer subtext, censorship, and the enduring struggle between beauty and conscience.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Horror
Length0 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 10, 2013
LanguageEnglish
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