Podcasts about The Picture of Dorian Gray

Obsessed with T2 and having a life-motto straight from #LordOfTheRings – sound designer and editor Billie Mind gave us some interesting insights into her creative mindset and the importance of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY for her film obsession. Enjoy! Find out more about Billie and her latest work: https://www.billiemind.com/ You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de

Henry steals does some slewthing and then creates a stir at his aunt's luncheon. #booktok​​​​​ #books​​​​​ #oscarwilde​ #doriangray​ contact me: tocspod@gmail.com, anchor.fm/tangentsoncrackedspines/message socials: Facebook: Tangents on Cracked Spines Bookclub; tumblr: nme-flow; personal: @frankiecore92 support: linktr.ee/frankiecore92

Sorry! I've been trying to get this to upload all week. Henry steals into Dorian's soul. #booktok​​​​​​ #books​​​​​​ #oscarwilde​​ #doriangray​​ contact me: tocspod@gmail.com, anchor.fm/tangentsoncrackedspines/message socials: Facebook: Tangents on Cracked Spines Bookclub; tumblr: nme-flow; personal: @frankiecore92 support: linktr.ee/frankiecore92

We start the Picture of Dorian Gray today. I *love* this preface. I haven't heard this version before. "There is no such thing as a moral or immoral book. Books are well written or badly written. That is all." -Oscar Wilde. Two men discuss character, art, and the book's namesake. #booktok​​​​ #books​​​​ #oscarwilde #doriangray contact me: tocspod@gmail.com, anchor.fm/tangentsoncrackedspines/message socials: Facebook: Tangents on Cracked Spines Bookclub; tumblr: nme-flow; personal: @frankiecore92 support: linktr.ee/frankiecore92

In this episode of Window Dressing's Gothic Romance series, I talk about the 1945 adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Grey, published in 1890. The story is as classic as a fairy tale or fable. The film features Angela Lansbury in her second film role, following her debut in the topic of the last episode in this series, Gaslight. She plays Sybil Vain in Dorian Gray—a kind of snow white type minus the aid of woodland creatures. She is remarkable in this movie and becomes the most memorable part of the film, except for the special effects that use color in an otherwise black-and-white film to depict the horrific changes to Dorian Gray's soul. Donna Reed plays Gladys Hallard, another Snow White type, but of the more advantaged variety, one with the grace of a family name and the incorruptible innocence afforded to societally valued women. The fewer options a woman has, the more likely she is to choose survival over socially decreed morality. She is also more susceptible to becoming prey for the sport of those more optioned gentlemen who come a calling.

At long last Shannon gets to talk about the book she's been planning on since the last Halloween episode — The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. We first discuss the Aesthetic Movement of the 19th century and a tiny bit of the life of Oscar Wilde before we jump into the book itself. Then Bryce gifts you with an abbreviated history of metal music. Get a notepad ready to take notes because he gives you a LOT of information! Happy Halloween! Show Notes: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde: Oscar Wilde Official Website: http://www.cmgww.com/historic/wilde/ Oscar Wilde: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Wilde Aestheticism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aestheticism Decadent Movement: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decadent_movement The Aesthetic Movement by Fiona McCarthy: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2011/mar/26/aestheticism-exhibition-victoria-albert-museum Aesthetic Movement in England by Walter Hamilton: https://archive.org/details/aestheticmovemen00hamiuoft Oscar WIlde's Cello Coat: https://oscarwilde.blog/2018/01/04/oscar-wildes-cello-coat/ The Picture of Dorian Gray: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Picture_of_Dorian_Gray# Metal music: VH1 Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR78XBi_nAE&t=13s https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_and_roll https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham#History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Sabbath#History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Led_Zeppelin This is Spinal Tap amps go to 11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMSV4OteqBE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelic_rock https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satanic_panic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parents_Music_Resource_Center https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_metal_genres https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimebag_Darrell https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/behind-the-murder-of-dimebag-darrell-233541/ Songs list: Little Richard, Tutti Frutti - Here's Little Richard 1957 James Brown, Shout and Shimmy - Good, Good Twistin' With James Brown 1962 Chuck Berry, School Day - After School Session 1957 The Beatles, Love Me Do - Please Please Me 1963 Black Sabbath, Wasp/Behind the Wall of Sleep/Bassically/N.I.B. - Black Sabbath 1970 Led Zeppelin, Good TImes Bad TImes - Led Zeppelin I 1969 Led Zeppelin, Dazed and Confused - Led Zeppelin I 1969 Tenacious D, Karate - Tenacious D 2001 Worm Shepherd, The Anguished Throne - Hunger 2024 Humble Pie, As Safe As Yesterday Is - As Safe As Yesterday Is 1969 Deep Purple, Smoke on the Water - Machine Head 1972 Back Sabbath, Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath 1970 Black Sabbath, War Pigs - Paranoid 1970 Steppenwolf, Born to be Wild - self titled 1968 Alice Cooper, Poison - Trash 1989 KISS, Sure Know Something - Dynasty 1979 AC/DC, TNT - High Voltage 1976 Judas Priest, Realms of Death - Stained Class 1978 Motorhead, Ace of Spades - Ace of Spades 1980 13th Floor Elevators, You're Gonna Miss Me - 7th Heaven Music of the Spheres 1966 Chelsea Grin, Cursed - My Damnation 2011 The Damned, New Rose - Damned Damned Damned 1977 Judas Priest, Breaking the Law - British Steel 1980 Candlemass, Solitude - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus 1986 Venom, Black Metal - In League With Satan 1981 Van Halen, You Really Got Me - Van Halen 1978 Black Sabbath, Neon Knights - Heaven and Hell 1980 Black Sabbath, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath 1973 Def Leppard, Photograph - Pyromania 1983 Quiet Riot, Cum on Feel the Noize - Metal Health 1983 Mercyful Fate, Evil - Melissa 1983 Frank Zappa, We're Turning Again - Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention 1985 Cannibal Corpse, Hammer Smashed Face - Tomb of the Mutilated 1992 Kreator, People of the Lie - Coma of Souls 1990 Napalm Death, Suffer the Children - Harmony Corruption 1990 Helloween, I Want Out - Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 2 1988 TOOL, Sober - Undertow 1993 Linkin Park, One Step Closer - Hybrid Theory 2000 Pantera, Walk - Vulgar Display of Power 1992 Finntroll, Jaktens Tid - Jaktens Tid 2001 Slaughter to Prevail, Demolisher - Kostolom 2019 Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look! Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/ Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on "Store" here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10

The end of the book.

Bishop's Book Club - Oct 2025 - The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde by Catholic Diocese of Rapid City, SD

Getting rid of the body.

Basil begs Dorian to change his life.

Dorian Gray becomes engaged.

Oscar Wilde wrote this spine tingling tale. a young man wishes he would always stay as young as the picture painted of himself. His wish is granted, but the painting starts to grow old and reflect the evil in his soul.

Emmy Award® winner Sarah Snook (Succession) wins the 2025 Best Actress Tony Award for her performance in THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY on Broadway. In an acting coup for the ages, Snook takes on all 26 roles in this gripping, witty and vibrantly contemporary production that breathes new life into Oscar Wilde's classic tale. In this episode, Sarah walks fresh off the Radio City Stage into the Tony Awards Winner's Room, where she speaks with Robert Peterpaul and other members of the press. Follow us ⁠⁠@artofkindnesspod⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@robpeterpaul⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠! (⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Snook has earned a Tony nomination for her performance playing 26 different characters in the one-woman production of "The Picture of Dorian Gray." She discusses her performance and how she prepared to take on this athletic feat. 

In this episode, Jeff and Richie chat with Kip Williams, the creative force behind the current New York production of The Picture of Dorian Gray starring Sarah Snook. Kip shares his journey into theatre, how he developed the concept of Cine-Theatre, and why blending live performance with cinematic technology is changing the way we experience theatre. He talks about working with Sarah Snook, the challenges of adapting Oscar Wilde for today's audiences, and what excites him about his upcoming Dracula project with Cynthia Erivo. Whether you're a theatre fan or just curious about what's happening on Broadway and beyond, this is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of storytelling. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Share your thoughts with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Picture of Dorian Gray ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on our podcast cover post on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I tell kids that books are not there to torment you. The author has to get you in the first ten pages. If they do not, they fail, because a book is like a lawnmower—you pull it, and either it starts or it doesn't start.” –Soman ChainaiSoman Chainani wants reading to feel irresistible. The bestselling author of "The School for Good and Evil," series and the recently released graphic novel, "Coven," shares how his own reading life began—powered by Anne Rice, Michael Crichton, and a complete lack of adult supervision—and how those early obsessions shaped his belief that stories should be bold, boundary-pushing, and personal.In this episode, Soman explains why middle grade books can (and should) feel dangerous, how his grandmother's glamorous storytelling shaped his imagination, and what a book needs to do in its first ten pages to hook a reader. He also unpacks the “moral grayness” that defines his favorite novels and his own writing, and makes a compelling case for why kids need more honesty, not less, in the stories we give them.Tune in for a fast-paced episode that includes Madonna, hot takes, and tips for breaking (all) the rules. ***Soman's reading challenge, Immersive, is all about getting lost in a story. The books he curated blur the line between fiction and reality, pulling the reader in so completely you forget the world around you. Learn more and download Soman's recommended reading list at threadingculturepod.com/soman-chainani***This week's featured librarian is Jasmine Haverly from Aldine Independent School District in Texas. Jasmine shares how competitions and “book tastings” are growing the reading culture in her library.Show ChaptersChapter 1 - Florida Man Chapter 2 - Well, That Escalated Quickly Chapter 3 - The Picture of Dorian GrayChapter 4 - The Rules Are Made UpChapter 5 - Main Character Energy Chapter 6 - Use Your ImaginationChapter 7 - Express YourselfChapter 8 - Reading ChallengeChapter 9 - Beanstack Featured LibrarianLinksThe Reading CultureThe Reading Culture Newsletter SignupSoman ChainaiSoman Chainani SubstackSoman Chainani Instagram“The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar WildeFollow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content)Beanstack resources to build your community's reading cultureJordan Lloyd BookeyHost and Production CreditsHost: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducers: Mel Webb and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Mel Webb, Jordan Lloyd Bookey

Emmy-winning actor Sarah Snook discusses her athletic turn as 26 different characters in a one-woman production of "The Picture of Dorian Gray," running now at the Music Box Theater.

Dave McArthur discusses Oscar Wilde's only novel and most famous work, sadly without a drink in hand, because this is Sober Shorts.

Clare and Hannah take on Jekyll and Hyde in a battle of Victorian proportions. In other words, we slink furtively through darkened doorways, scandalize young housemaids sitting up past their bedtime, and write letters to our lawyers with the tantalizing instruction: "Do not open until I have died or disappeared under mysterious circumstances."  Get your own copy of this Robert Louis Stevenson classic, here at Clare's Bookshop.org store! Or, since Jekyll & Hyde is in the public domain, you can read it online for FREE at Project Gutenberg. Support the showWe provide links and other resources to help you find and enjoy the things we talked about on this episode! Note that some of these may include “affiliate” links to books and other products. When you click through and purchase, the price of the item is the same for you. In fact, most of the time you'll get a discount! But the company gives us a little somethin' somethin' to say “thanks” for sending you their way! This helps you enjoy the website and the podcast EVEN MORE by eliminating intrusive advertisements. Thanks for clicking! Theme music: “Splanchnics Riff” composed and performed by Clare T. Walker

Rachel interviews theaterloversexperience.com's founder, Megan Gutierrez, about how she pulled off watching 11 Broadway shows in 5 days, including hit shows Othello and Glengarry Glen Ross, and discusses her reviews of each. The 11 shows Megan watched and discussed on this podcast are as follows:Real Women Have CurvesJohn Proctor Is The VillainThe Picture Of Dorian GrayDRAG: The MusicalGood Night And Good LuckGypsyMaybe Happy EndingThe OutsidersGlengarry Glen RossOh MaryOthelloonstageblog.comfacebook.com/onstageblogtwitter.com/onstagebloginstagram.com/onstagebloghttps://www.youtube.com/@onstageblog8213

Peter Filichia, Jena Tesse Fox, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Theatre People @ Westport Country Playhouse, Good Night, and Good Luck, The Picture of Dorian Gray, and Glengarry Glen Ross George Clooney celebrates the opening of Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway. Photo: Emilio Madrid “This Week read more The post This Week on Broadway for April 6, 2025: Good Night, and Good Luck / The Picture of Dorian Gray appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

“I am tired of myself tonight. I should like to be somebody else.” A deal with the devil; eternal youth, for the ultimate price. LIVE from the opening night red carpet for The Picture of Dorian Gray on Broadway! Sarah chats with Sarah Snook, Kip Williams, Marg Horwell, Nick Eynaud, Benjamin Wheelwright, Natalie Rich, Will Colacito, Dara Woo, and MORE about this exciting new production! Connect with GOOD SHOW! Instagram: @goodshowpodcast  Tik Tok: @goodshowpodcast   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of *Half Hour with Jeff & Richie*, we dive into the Broadway production of The Picture of Dorian Gray at the Music Box Theatre. Featuring Sarah Snook's captivating one-person performance, we discuss how Kip Williams' direction and innovative use of technology bring Oscar Wilde's classic tale to life. From themes of vanity and youth to the immersive video design that redefines storytelling, we explore why this production is a game-changer for Broadway. Plus, we share our thoughts on its Tony Awards potential and the future of tech-driven theater.   Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on The Picture of Dorian Gray on our podcast cover post on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss Oscar Wilde's novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. To listen to the full episode, visit patreon.com/barnaclecast 

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Marg Horwell, the award winning set and costume designer of “The Picture of Dorian Gray” at the Music Box Theater. “Class Notes” actively covers New York's current theater season on, off, and off-offBroadway. Sarah Snook in the Sydney Theatre Company production of The Picture read more The post Class Notes: Marg Horwell “The Picture of Dorian Gray” appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

The Emmy Award-winning star of "Succession," Sarah Snook, talks with correspondent Faith Salie about returning to her many roles in "The Picture of Dorian Gray," a technologically ambitious adaptation of the Oscar Wilde novel, as the production moves to Broadway. She also talks about how she was drawn to acting, and working with Kieran Culkin in HBO's "Succession." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In tonight's Sleep Hypnosis with Jessica we'll be diving into another hypnotic bedtime story- this time, The Picture Of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde. Just relax, and let Jessica's voice soothe you into sleep. As always, tonight's episode will start with a relaxing introduction from Jessica, before we sink into tonight's Sleep Hypnosis.  Want more Sleep Magic? Join Sleep Magic Premium ✨ Enjoy 2 bonus episodes a month plus all episodes ad-free, access to Jessica's complete back catalog of over 60 episodes, and show your support to Jessica.  To Subscribe 

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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 20, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: That night, Dorian goes to the locked schoolroom where he keeps his portrait. He hopes that his decision to change his life for good will have changed the portrait and considers that his choice to leave the girl's reputation intact will show on the portrait's face. Dorian notices no positive change in the picture but sees that “in the eyes there was a look of cunning, and in the mouth the curved wrinkle of the hypocrite.” He realises that his any attempt of his to be good will be the attempt of a hypocrite, and any attempt to minimise his crimes will not redeem him. Furious at himself and the picture, he seizes a knife, the same one he used on Basil, and drives it into the portrait, in a hope to destroy it. From downstairs, his servants hear a cry and a bang. When they break into the room, they seem the beautiful portrait of Dorian that Basil painted all those years ago, and on the floor, the body of an old man, horribly disfigured, with a knife plunged deep into his heart. The servants are shocked and confused, and only realise that the man is their master Dorian Gray, by looking at the rings on his hands.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 19, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Several weeks have passed and Dorian goes to visit Lord Henry. Dorian claims that he has changes and that he wants to reform himself and be virtuous. As if providing evidence of his new ways, Dorian tells Lord Henry of his most recent love affair, and claims that he spared the poor girl, from a relationship with him, by leaving her unblemished. Lord Henry dismisses Dorian's reformations, and turns the conversation to other subjects, namely, Alan Campbell's death and the mystery of Basil's disappearance. Dorian asks if he has considered that Basil could have been murdered. Lord Henry dismisses the idea, and when Dorian asks what he would think if Dorian said that he killed him, Lord Henry laughs away the notion of it, saying that murder is too vulgar a thing for Dorian to have done.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 18, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: The following day Dorian refuse to leave the house, and thoughts of falling victim to James Vane consume him. He begins to wonder whether his face was actually there or not, and this idea makes him wonder whether he will every be able to sleep again.Three days later, Dorian goes outside. He goes on a stroll around his estate, and feels strong again. He breakfasts with the Duchess and then goes on a walk with hunting party in the park. While strolling along side the men, Dorian becomes transfixed by a hare, and begs the men not to shoot the beautiful creature. One of the men laughs at Dorian's compassion and fires. The gunshot is immediately followed by a cry of pain, and several men dash into the bush to find that a man has been shot and killed. Lord Henry takes Dorian back to the house, and dismisses Dorian's claim that it is a bad omen. Attempting to lighten the mood, Lord Henry jokes with Dorian about his relationship with the duchess. Dorian fires back “I wish I could love,” and claims that he is too concentrated on himself and his own personality to love. When the Duchess comes to greet them, Dorian heads inside to leave Lord Henry to talk with her. Once in his room, the head keeper comes to see his master, and informs Dorian that no one knows who the dead man is, and that he wasn't a member of anyone's staff. The keeper, states that the man looks like a rough sailor type. On hearing this, Dorian demands to see the body and rides to the stables, where he finds the body of James Vane lying in the straw. Dorian finally feels safe again.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 17, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: A week later, Dorian is entertaining guests at his home, Selby. He talks with Lord Henry, the Dutchess of Monmouth, and her husband about the nature and importance of beauty, and other matters. The duchess criticises Lord Henry for placing too much importance on beauty. When the conversation turns to love, Lord Henry maintains that love, like life, depends on repeating great experiences over and over again. Dorian agrees as usual with Lord Henry and excuses himself. The guests hear a groan and a thud from the other side of the room, and rush over to find Dorian laying on the ground. At supper, Dorian has sudden chills, and thinks about what caused him to fall. He was certain that he saw the face of James Vane at the window.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 16, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: As he makes his way to the opium dens, he recites Lord Henry's credo of “To cure the soul by means of the senses, and the senses by means of the Soul.” He decides that if he sins cannot be forgiven, then they can at least be forgotten by means of opium and the oblivion they give. He makes his way to a den where he encounters a young man called Adiran Singleton, whom it is said was corrupted by Dorian. They talk for a short while and Dorian leaves, whereupon a woman calls him “Devil's bargain”, and “Prince Charming.” At these words, a Sailor rushes out after him and follows Dorian's path. Dorian reflects on whether or not he should feel bad about what he did to Adrian, but his thoughts are cut short as he is tackled and held at gunpoint by the Sailor, James Vane. Sibyl's brother has been trying to find Dorian for years, but not knowing his name other than “Prince Charming,” he has been tricky to find. Dorian scared, but sure of himself, manages to convince the man that he could not have been the man that he is hunting, since Dorian has the face of a 20 year old, and Sibyl has been dead for 18 years. James Vane releases Dorian, defeated, and Dorian makes his way quickly down the alleyway. Turning to head back, a woman says to James that Dorian has been coming to that den for 18 years, and he hasn't aged a day. Furious at himself for letting him go, James Vane vows to track Dorian down, and now with a name, the pursuit will be much simpler.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 15, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: That evening Dorian goes to a dinner party where he flirts effortlessly with a noblewoman. Reflecting on his calmness, he feels a great pleasure in his double life. Lady Narborough, the hostess, discusses her daughter's sad scandal-less, country life. Dorian is rather bored at the party, but brightens up when he hears Lord Henry's voice from the hallway. During the dinner, Dorian finds it impossible to eat. Lord Henry asks what is wrong with him and Lady Narborough suggests that he is in love. Dorian assures her that she is wrong. The party goers talk about marriage and the ladies then leave the men to talk about politics and scandals. Lord Henry and Dorian discuss a party that is to be held on his estate. Lord Henry asks him too about where he was the previous evening, and for the first time in his life, Dorian's mask cracks. He tries to play it calm, but quickly decides that he is going to go home. When home, he immediately goes to his hiding spot and burns Basil's belongings. He then goes to his secret draw and takes out some opium before disguising himself in common clothes and making his way to a dodgy part London where he can find opium dens.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 14, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: The next morning, Dorian awakes feeling incredibly well rested. When he thinks about the events of the previous night, he feels his hatred for Basil return. He decides not to think it over though, hoping not to drive himself mad. After breakfasting he send for an old friend called Alan Campbell, a chemist he used to know quite intimately. While waiting, Dorian reads, and reflects on his former friendship with the man, and draws faces that strangely all seem to resemble Basil in some way. Campbell arrives against his wishes, and announces that he came only as he believed it a matter of life and death. Dorian confesses that there is a dead man upstairs, and asks Campbell to use his chemical knowledge to get rid of it. Campbell refuses outright, and only after Dorian extorting him, does Campbell agree to get rid of the body. After sending off for all he would need, Dorian takes him upstairs, and he starts his work; Dorian quickly rushing in beforehand to cover the portrait, that is now boasting bloody hands. Campbell works all day and then leaves. When Dorian goes up stairs, the body is gone and the room smells of Nitric acid.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 13, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Dorian takes Basil up to his locked study. Inside, lighting a candle, Dorian tears the curtain away to reveal the portrait. The painting has become a foul parody of its former beauty. Basil stares at the picture, thinking at first that it is a mockery of his work, but in horror he sees his signature at the bottom. Dorian stands and watches Basil with Triumph in his eyes. When Basil asks how this change could be possible, Dorian reminds him of the prayer he uttered on the day he met Lord Henry, asking for eternal youth. Basil curses the painting as an “awful lesson”, and states that he worshiped the young Dorian too much. He begs Dorian to pray and ask for forgiveness, but Dorian believes it to be too late. Looking at the picture, he feels a deep hatred grow in him towards Basil, and he seizes a knife to stab Basil with. He opens the Door to the study and listens for anyone stirring. When he believes that no one is there, he locks the door, hides Basil's belongings, and dresses up to head out. He then rings the doorbell to summon his servant, claiming to have only just come home, creating himself the perfect alibi when it is discovered that Basil is missing.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 12, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: On the eve of his 38th birthday, Dorian runs into Basil on a thick fogged night. He tries to sneak past him unnoticed, but Basil calls out to him and walks him home. Basil mentions that he is to leave for Paris for 6 months and felt that he needed to see Dorian before catching his train and warn him about the terrible rumours circulating about him. Basil reminds Dorian that there are no such things as secret vices: sin always writes itself across a man's face. After saying these words, he demands to know why so many of Dorian's friendships have ended in disaster. One boy killed himself, others had their careers and reputations ruined, Lord Henry's sister is an outcast. Basil chastises Dorian and urges him to use his influence for good and not evil. He adds that he wonders if he knows Dorian at all and wishes that he were able to see his soul. Dorian laughs at this and says that Basil will have his wish. He promises to show Dorian his soul. Basil decries Dorian's blasphemy, and begs Dorian to deny the things that are being said about him. Smiling, Dorian offers to show Basil the Diary of his life, which will answer all of his questions.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 11, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Under the influence of Lord Henry's book, Dorian begins to change. He orders dozens of copies of the book in different colours to fit his moods and fancies. Years pass, and though the world around him, and the picture grows, Dorian does not. He is still beautiful, but dark stories about him and his character seem to follow and circle around him. Most people dismiss these stories, since Dorian's face shows no signs of sin. Dorian delights in the corruption of his soul and corruption of the picture locked away. He reflects that too much of life is pledged to discipline and avoiding pleasure and pledges his life to discovering “the true nature of the senses.” Dorian keeps up on all of the theories and discoveries of the time, but never lets these dominate him or his experiences. He devotes himself to beautiful things: perfumes, music, jewellery, embroideries, and tapestries. Dorian continues to watch the corruption of the picture of himself. Sometimes the picture fills him with horror, while at other times he reflects happily on the burdens that he has avoided. He is filled with a greater fear above all though. A fear that someone will break in and steal the picture from him and show his soul to the world.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 10, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Once Basil leaves, Dorian gets his servant Victor to go to a local frame maker and bring some of his men to the house. He then calls his housekeeper Mrs Leaf and asks for the key to his old schoolroom upstairs. Dorian then covers the picture Basil painted for him with a satin curtain, reflecting on the sins that will change the face on the canvas behind it. The men from the frame makers arrive, and help Dorian carry the picture into his old room where it can be hidden away from prying eyes. After locking the door he goes downstairs to his library and settles down to read a book that Lord Henry sent him. The book details life of a young Parisian who devotes his life to “all of the passions and modes of thought that belonged to every century except his own.” After reading only a few pages, Dorian becomes enveloped, though he knows the book to be poisonous.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 9, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: The following day, Basil comes to Dorian's house to offer his condolences to his friend, but Dorian dismisses him saying that he is over Sibyl's death, remarking “What is done is done. What is past is past.” Horrified at the change in his friend, Basil blames Lord Henry's corrupting influence. In discussing Sibyl's death, Dorian indeed uses many of Lord Henry's phrases and mottos. Dorian asks Basil to do a drawing of Sibyl for him, and though confused, Basil says that he would do anything for Dorian if that is what he wanted. Basil also asks Dorian to sit for him again at which Dorian immediately refuses, saying that he could never sit for Basil again. Basil asks if he is displeased with his portrait as he has it covered and tells Dorian that he plans to exhibit it in Paris. Hearing this, Dorian immediately breaks and jumps between the portrait and Basil. He insists that Basil never look at the portrait and never exhibit it, and goes to say that if Basil ever look at it, he will never talk to him again. Dorian then asks Basil why he has changed him mind on exhibiting the picture. Basil confesses that he was worried that the picture would show to the world his obsession for Dorian. Basil believes, like all art, that the picture tells more about him that it does Dorian. Basil asks again for Dorian to sit for him. Dorian refuses, and Basil leaves. When finally alone, Dorian decides to hide his portrait.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 8, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Dorian doesn't wake up until noon the next day. When up, he goes to the portrait, and seems that in the daylight, the painting still has the cruel touch in it. While Dorian tries to think of a rational explanation for the change Lord Henry shows up and bangs hurriedly on the door to be let in. On opening the door, Lord Henry asks if Dorian knows that Sibyl killed herself the previous night. Dorian is stunned and convinced that he was the reason for her death. Lord Henry urges Dorian not to believe that it was his fault, and to not wallow in guilt. He adds that he thinks it was beautiful that a girl killed herself for him, the most romantic act that she could have done. Dorian feels numb, and Lord Henry asks him to come to the Opera with him tonight, and Dorian eventually agrees. When Lord Henry is gone, Dorian reflects on this act, and considers it a turning point in his life, and resolves that he shall live life to the fullest, and let the portrait age, and show his sins for him before leaving for the Opera.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 7, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: The theatre is very crowded when the group of men arrive. Dorian continues to flatter the abilities of Sibyl, and Basil says that he supports Dorian's engagement after hearing how much he loves the girl. When the play begins however, it seems that Sibyl is the most mediocre actor to ever be on stage. Unable to understand what has happened to Sibyl, Dorian is heartbroken. Lord Henry tries to cheer him up by saying that “It isn't like Dorian wanted his wife to be an actress” and asks Dorian to leave with he and Basil. Dorian says that he is going to stay and see the play through, and Lord Henry and Basil leave him. After the play, Dorian goes backstage to see her, and asks he if she is sick, and tells her that she performed terribly. Sibyl is happy at her dreadful performance and says that she performed so badly because she is in love with Dorian. She feels that she can never fake being in love again because of it. Dorian chastises her for her performance and tells her that she means nothing to him anymore. Her terrible acting broke his heart, and he will never utter her name again. After leaving her, Dorian wanders the streets of London in a delirious state before going home. There, he looks at Basil's Portrait of him and he sees a faint change in his painted lips. There is a slight look of cruelty there. Scared, he starts to feel that he was too harsh on Sibyl, and vows to repent. He hides the picture behind a screen and hopes that all will be better in the morning when he makes amends to Sibyl.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 6, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: That evening at Dinner Lord Henry announces Dorian's engagement to Sibyl. Basil is shocked and concerned that Dorian is rushing into a marriage so beneath him. Lord Henry states that he cannot judge the boy, as he is just observing Dorian and his experiences. Basil doubts that Lord Henry would be so willy-nilly with Dorian's life, Lord Henry however states that Dorian's life could only be ruined if its growth was stoppedWhen Dorian enters, he tells the story of his engagement with Sibyl, which happened after he saw her performance as Rosalind in As You Like It. Dorian declares his love for Sibyl, and shares that his love for her has shown him all the falsehood of Lord Henry's theories on love. Lord Henry encourages Dorian, but defends his stance on love, claiming that it is nature, not he who dictates the pursuit of pleasure. The three men them make their way to the theatre.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 5, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY:At Sibyl's home, she dances around happily now she is engaged to Dorian. Mrs Vane is less happy about the connection, and fears what Dorian, a rich gentleman, could want with a squalid actress, but also agrees that having connections to the wealthy would be beneficial. Sibyl's brother is also hesitant about the match, but as he is going to leave the following day for Australia to start a new life, he can only ask his mother to watch over his sister. Upset with his mother's feelings towards Dorian, he leaves the home to walk with Sibyl. Rather that discuss her Prince, Sibyl prompts her brother to fantasise about the possibilities that await him in Australia. She imagines him discovering gold or becoming a wealthy sheep farmer with a beautiful wife. James cannot get rid of the feeling that he is leaving his sister at a bad time. He has doubts about Dorian's intentions, and his mother's ability to protect Sibyl. Finally, he asks her about Dorian, and warns her against a potential heartbreak, swearing that he Dorian ever wrongs her, that he would kill him. Later that night, James confronts his mother about his father and their relationship. After confirming that she was never married to their father, James begs her not to let Sibyl meet the same fate, and then leaves.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 4, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: A month goes by, Dorian has grown closer to Lord Henry. He is waiting for him to come home, and discusses music with Lord Henry's wife, Victoria. When his friend finally comes home, Dorian eagerly tells him that he has fallen in love. The girl, called Sibyl Vane, is an actress who plays all of Shakespeare's heroines in cheap London theatre. Dorian goes to explain that he came upon the place while acting on Lord Henry's advice to "know everything about life." Despite the look of the place, he felt compelled to go in, and found everything to be foul except for Sibyl, who instantly charmed him. Several trips to the theatre later, the foul owner asked Dorian if he wished to meet Sibyl, who was charmed by the attentions of such a handsome gentleman. She refers to him as Prince Charming. Amused by this development, Lord Henry agrees to go to the theatre with Dorian the next day to see the girl play in Romeo and Juliet. Basil is to join them, and has also sent his portrait to Dorian. After leaving, Lord Henry muses on his influence over the boy, fascinated at the psychology of other human beings. He then dresses and goes out to dine. He comes home late to find a telegram from Dorian announcing his engagement to Sibyl Vane.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 3, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Soon after he meets Dorian Gray, Lord Henry visits his uncle, Lord Fermor, to see what he can tell him about Dorian's history and family. Fermor describes how beautiful Dorian's mother was, and goes on to tell a gruesome tale of hitman for hire when Dorian's mother ran off with a pauper instead of a noble. Dorian's mother was then taken back to live with her father, and very shortly after Dorian's birth she passed away, leaving Dorian to be raised by a loveless guardian. With a fantastic story of tragedy behind him, lord henry becomes even more interested in the boy, and finds some delight in the idea that he could study and manipulate the mind of the boy. Shortly after, Lord Henry heads to his aunt's to dine with Dorian and several other London elites. During the mean Lord Henry bewitches the group with theories of virtues and hedonism and selfishness, saying "I can sympathise with everything except suffering." He goes on to declare that life should be spent appreciating beauty and seeking out pleasures instead of looking for ways to relieve pain. Dorian is fascinated with Lord Henry's words, and leaves the group with him and cancels his plans to meet Basil.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde chapter 2, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Dorian Gray seems to be just as handsome as the portrait showed him to be. Basil introduces Lord Henry to him, and Dorian asks Henry to say and talk to him while he stands because Basil never talks while painting. Basil warns Dorian that Henry is a bad influence, and Dorian seems very interested in this statement. Lord Henry agrees to stay and discusses his personal philosophy with Dorian, which is that "The highest of all duties is the duty that one owes to one's self." While Basil continues to work, Henry and Dorian head back into the garden where the Lord praises the boy's youth, and warns him how surely and quickly he will lose it. He urges Dorian to live life to the maximum, and to indulge all his fancies and to search for new sensations. Basil calls the men inside the house and Dorian sits for a few minutes longer while Dorian finishes the painting. When done Henry states that it is "the finest portrait of modern times;" Dorian looks very unhappy at the portrait. Remembering what Lord Henry told him in the garden, he reflects that he continue to age, and the picture of him will never age. He curses his fait, and utters an almost prayer saying "if it were only the other way." Basil tries to comfort his friend but Dorian pushes him away. Declaring that he will not let the portrait ruin their friendship, Basil goes to take a knife to the finished work. Dorian runs at Basil and throws the knife from his hand, saying that he loves the paining, and gladly accepts his painted gift. Needing to work, Basil refuses an invitation from Lord Henry to dine with him and Dorian, and notices a pang of pain as he sees his friends leaving together.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray written by Oscar Wilde The rest of The Picture of Dorian Gray will be released chapter by chapter on patreon.com/scareyoutosleep on the bonus episode tier. This is the first chapter.   LinkTree for all of my social media, YouTube, Patreon etc. Leave me a voice mail! ‪(323) 546-8764‬ Ad Free version available on Patreon You can send your stories to: scareyoutosleep@gmail.com Music by Epidemic Sound and Co.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices