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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde | Full Audiobook | *Human Narration* | Gothic Horror Classic 💀🖤

Oscar Wilde’s "The Picture of Dorian Gray" redefines Gothic literature by turning the focus from external horrors to the inner workings of the human psyche. Rather than relying on supernatural elements, Wilde explores the corruption of the soul through Dorian’s gradual moral decay, symbolised by his deteriorating portrait.

The novel challenges traditional Gothic tropes by portraying a protagonist who becomes corrupted rather than being inherently evil, emphasising moral ambiguity and the duality of human nature. Through this psychological depth, Wilde transforms the Gothic genre into a profound exploration of morality and self-destruction.

Listen to the Full Audiobook here narrated by author and podcast host Tony Walker. Timestamps below!

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Time stamps:

The Picture of Dorian Gray
00:00:00 Start
00:16:10 THE PREFACE
00:03:09 CHAPTER I.
00:51:47 CHAPTER II.
01:07:18 CHAPTER III.
01:35:07 CHAPTER IV.
02:09:12 CHAPTER V.
02:34:34 CHAPTER VI.
02:51:05 CHAPTER VII.
03:18:40 CHAPTER VIII
03:51:52 CHAPTER IX.
04:14:54 CHAPTER X.
04:34:25 CHAPTER XI.
05:23:28 CHAPTER XII.
05:38:15 CHAPTER XIII.
05:54:35 CHAPTER XIV.
06:23:21 CHAPTER XV.
06:42:24 CHAPTER XVI.
07:02:51 CHAPTER XVII.
07:14:40 CHAPTER XVIII.
07:34:18 CHAPTER XIX.
07:55:5 CHAPTER XX.
08:07:45 End

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde