Oscar Wilde audiobooks

Dublin 1854 – 6th arrondissement of Paris 1900

Audiobooks
8
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23 h
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Drama · Literary Fiction

Oscar Fingal O'Fflahertie Wills Wilde was an Irish author, poet and playwright. After writing in different literary styles throughout the 1880s, he became one of the most popular and influential dramatists in London in the early 1890s.

Where to start

A listening order for a first-timer
  1. 1The Picture of Dorian GrayThe Picture of Dorian Gray is an 1890 philosophical fiction and Gothic horror novel by Irish author Oscar Wilde.1890 · 7h 39m
  2. 2The Importance of Being EarnestThe Importance of Being Earnest, a Trivial Comedy for Serious People is a play by Oscar Wilde, first performed in 1895.2h 31m
  3. 3The Canterville Ghost"The Canterville Ghost" is a horror comedy short story by Oscar Wilde.1887 · 1h 2m

Life & works

  1. 1854Born in Dublin
  2. 1887The Canterville Ghost
  3. 1890The Picture of Dorian Gray
  4. 1892Lady Windermere's Fan
  5. 1899An Ideal Husband
  6. 1900Dies in 6th arrondissement of Paris
  7. 1905De Profundis

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Where should I start with Oscar Wilde?

The Picture of Dorian Gray is the best-known Oscar Wilde title here, and its first chapter plays free on its page. After that, try The Importance of Being Earnest.

Are these Wilde audiobooks free?

The first chapter of every book plays free with no account. A free account adds the opening chapters of every book, plus one whole book of your choice from a shelf of five classics. Every Wilde title is in the full library: $4.99 a month or $49 a year after a 7-day free trial.

How long are Oscar Wilde's audiobooks?

The Canterville Ghost is the shortest at 1 hr 2 min and The Picture of Dorian Gray the longest at 7 hr 39 min — about 23 hours in all.