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This beautiful collection contains five fairy tales by the celebrated British writer Oscar Wilde: "The Happy Prince", "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Selfish Giant", "The Devoted Friend", and "The Remarkable Rocket." These timeless tales are performed by a full cast, and will delight listeners of all ages with their whimsical characters, moving situations, and touches of ironic humor. Presented by The Online Stage.

The Happy Prince lived in the Palace of Sans Souci, where sorrow was not allowed to enter, and only pleasure was experienced. Then, a gilded statue set on top of a high column allowed him to see all the wretchedness of the poor, the sick, and the lonely who inhabited his great city. What develops is a story of sacrifice and redemption that is a parable for our time. This audiobook includes nine of Oscar Wilde's magical and haunting fairytales. Written for his own sons, Wilde's tales will provide equal delight for children of today.

Oscar Wilde created his final and most lasting play, one of the comic masterpieces of all time, The Importance of Being Earnest, in 1895. It is a farce playing with love, religion, and truth as it tells the tale of two men, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who bend the truth in order to add excitement to their lives. Jack invents an imaginary brother, Ernest, whom he uses as an excuse to escape from his dull country home and gallivant in town.

The most renowned and wittiest of Oscar Wilde's comedies, The Importance of Being Earnest ridicules Victorian sensibilities and is still strikingly relevant to this day. This full-cast audio adaptation featuring Tim Brooke-Taylor as Lady Bracknell is unique yet at the same time reassuringly familiar, with wonderful performances from the Offstage Theatre Group.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if the most serious thing in society were a beautifully arranged lie? In *The Importance of Being Earnest*, Oscar Wilde turns Victorian respectability into a glittering comedy of masks, manners, names, and nonsense. First performed in 1895, this...

Four classic comedies from one of the wittiest playwrights in Western literature: Lady Windermere's Fan, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband, and The Importance of Being Earnest, all featuring star-studded casts with the likes of Jacqueline Bisset, Miriam Margolyes, James Marsters, Alfred Molina, Roger Rees, Yeardley Smith, Eric Stoltz, and many more. This audio also includes a chilling dramatization of Wilde's sole novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray.

This superlative collection of children's stories brings together a feast of fantastic fiction, read in full by a host of top narrators and with a comprehensive track listing for ease of listening. Comprising everything from fairytales for little ones to thrilling adventures for pre-teens, these unabridged readings are ideal for families to keep, treasure and dip into as their children grow. 

El fantasma de Canterville es un relato corto que fue publicado por primera vez en 1887. Cuenta la historia de una familia estadounidense que compra un castillo en Inglaterra y decide vivir allí a pesar de que les advierten de la existencia de un fantasma, Sir Simon de Canterville, que hace trescientos años que ronda por el castillo tras asesinar a su esposa.

When the Giant's away, the children will play. That's what happens in Oscar Wilde's classic tale The Selfish Giant. Kids of all ages will love listening to this lively performance and will unwittingly learn an important lesson about selfishness and overcoming adversity.

This is one of the great recordings of a great play. John Gielgud stars as Earnest and Edith Evans gives her indomitable performance as Lady Bracknell in this classic radio recording from 1951.

Ein Kongress der europäischen Polizeibehörden führt Mycroft Holmes nach Edinburgh. In seiner Begleitung reist auch Oscar Wilde in die schottische Hauptstadt, in der Hoffnung auf etwas Ruhe und Müßiggang. Doch seine Pläne werden jäh durchkreuzt. Mycroft Holmes wird von seiner Vergangenheit eingeholt und steht plötzlich im Verdacht, den Brüsseler Polizeipräsidenten ermordet zu haben. Zu allem Überfluss verschlechtert sich Holmes? Gesundheitszustand rapide. Oscar Wildes ganzes Geschick ist gleich an mehreren Fronten gefragt, um seinen Mentor vor dem Schlimmsten zu bewahren.

In "The Model Millionaire", the destiny of a young, ambitious, brilliant pauper changes with an act of his misplaced generosity. "The Happy Prince" is one of Oscar Wilde’s renowned fairy tales. From his vantage point, high above the city, the statue of The Happy Prince gives of himself in a way most astonishing. In "The Sphinx Without a Secret", we learn of an enigmatic woman who holds a secret so close, no suitor can win her.

In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde weaves a gothic tale of vanity, moral corruption, and the pursuit of eternal youth. Dorian Gray, a young man of extraordinary beauty, makes a dark pact that allows him to remain forever young while a hidden portrait ages and bears the weight of his sins. As Dorian’s outward appearance remains perfect, the portrait becomes a grotesque reflection of his inner decay.

Als der abgetrennte Kopf einer jungen Frau in der Londoner Universität seziert werden soll, erbleicht der unterrichtende Professor. Er kennt die Tote, die vor wenigen Tagen noch quicklebendig war. Offenkundig ist ein grauenhaftes Verbrechen geschehen. Mycroft Holmes schickt Oscar Wilde auf die Spur der Toten - und der kommt mithilfe von Abel Hawthorne einer teuflischen Intrige um Leichenhandel auf die Spur, die ihn zu einem düsteren Hotel in der Londoner East Side führt.

Dorian Gray gibt sich, verführt durch den charismatischen Lord Henry Wotton, ganz den sinnlichen Gelüsten eines zügellosen Lebens hin und verfällt in einen Strudel der Leidenschaften. Doch weder die Zeit noch die Exzesse zeigen Spuren auf seinem jugendlichen Antlitz.

"The Devoted Friend" from the 19th century is an unconventional classic for children and adults alike. The Water-rat tells the story of Big Hugh and his friend Hans, whose friendship is not what it seems, and certainly not easy. This story within the story tells of friendship, its importance and how it can go wrong. This ageless fairy tale is a dark and funny short story created by Oscar Wilde is now read by B.J. Harrison. It was also adapted into an animated TV movie in 2003 called "Wilde Stories: The Devoted Friend." B. J.

Dive into Oscar Wildes captivating exploration of individuality and artistic freedom in Soul of Man. Originally published as The Soul of Man Under Socialism, this work transcends conventional political analysis, presenting a vibrant manifesto advocating for the Individual. Wilde argues that socialism, by harnessing technology, liberates humanity from the shackles of soul-crushing labor, allowing the State to fade away and paving the way for a joyful, anarchic hedonism. He provocatively asks, Is this Utopian? and asserts that a world map without Utopia is incomplete, as it neglects the one ...

When a modern American family moves into a traditionally drafty and haunted English mansion, they expect a little charm and history. What they don’t anticipate is the comically frustrating experience of dealing with a crusty old ghost who struggles to prove his existence. As he tries to scare the irreverent new tenants, the ghost quickly realizes that their antics are anything but ordinary. With unexpected twists and turns, this tale brings together the living and the spectral in a delightfully humorous clash. (phil chenevert)

Dive into the wit and wisdom of Oscar Wilde, who in 1894 unveiled two remarkable collections of aphorisms A Few Maxims For The Instruction Of The Over-Educated, published in the Saturday Review, and Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young, featured in The Chameleon, an Oxford student magazine. These collections are a delightful blend of humor, intellect, and paradox, encapsulating Wildes signature style. Since then, numerous compilations of his aphorisms have emerged, echoing his enduring influence and sharp insights. Join us as we explore the profound and playful reflections of one ...

Dive into a poignant collection of childrens stories penned in 1888, exploring the themes of love and selfishness. Each tale resonates with heartfelt emotion, often leaving readers with a sense of bittersweet reflection. This enchanting anthology features classics such as The Happy Prince, The Nightingale and the Rose, The Selfish Giant, The Devoted Friend, and The Remarkable Rocket. (Summary written by Joy Chan)