Dorian Gray: The Timeless Tale of Beauty, Betrayal, & Immortality

[@ClassicGhost]

for some reason, Chapter 6 is silent. I don't know why. Here's a link to it for you to download drive.google.com/file/d/1zD7LfHno4P9RhUdjw4YIVFNvC8QgbSxu/view?usp=sharing

[@tinkabell1400]

Classic Ghost OMG TYSM for the link and sharing the story with us all 🙂

[@mwilson7842]

So grateful. You are so soothing as i suffer through a period of insomnia while i go through withdrawal from a perscribed medication. You help more than any doctor. God bless. Happy Spring, Tony.

[@ClassicGhost]

Sleep sleep.

[@yesterdayitrained]

I hope you are going well! I know how difficult it can be. Insomnia- you need sleep desperately, yet you can’t- the sad irony.

[@SteveNoverini]

Excellent! There were literally no good versions of this book on KZbin!😊

[@ClassicGhost]

Wow, thank you! (I think you just complimented me)

[@SteveNoverini]

@@ClassicGhost yes, of course!

[@juliaranks8150]

Cannot thank you enough for this! This has been my favorite book since I was a teenager, and your reading is wonderful! Thank you so much!

[@ClassicGhost]

You are so welcome!

[@martiwilliams4592]

Captivating, Tony. The sound is perfect. After my usual struggle with technology, I sat here mesmerized. I adored your first rendition. That you cared enough to make this second one for us, with all the hard work involved, "thank you and much appreciated" seems woefully inadequate. However, thank you, Tony. Much appreciated and RESPECT!!!!!!

[@StoryVoracious]

Hi Tony. Well I'm 2 hours in and not even a tiny bit bored. I hadn't expected the writing style to be so very... um modern? It plays like a *film* drama. Each character clearly defined and recognisable if not completely relatable. The genius of Oscar Wilde!, and excellent production values, (thank you Tony). I thought that I would never have the patience to experience this work in it's entirety, (having tried once before with a different recording). I'm very much looking forward to listening at every chance I get. 💖👂🏼🔈📚🙏

[@crossetler_2184]

What!? This is a great surprise. I only watched the movies so far and had some trouble to find the book. Much appreciated Mr. Walker. 😊

[@lunablue745]

Did you watch the one with George Saunders as Lord Henry. I think he was stunning in the part!

[@crossetler_2184]

@@lunablue745 I believe so, I've checked some of old versions when I still had access to the MGM TV channel about 15 years ago(we no longer use cable nor satellite tv in my home). But the few DVDs I got unfortunately were from most recent adaptations. Would love to have a copy of the classics. The one with George would be the one that Dorian redeems himself.

[@lunablue745]

@@crossetler_2184 it stinks that now we have to pay so much money to have access to television! I know if you do a search on KZbin for "classic movies", there are quite a few good ones that come up for free viewing. I'm pretty certain the version of Dorian Gray with George Saunders (1945) Dorian not so much redeems himself as ends himself by destroying the painting, right after he kills poor Basil.🙁

[@lyndabrennan4560]

Oh wow, this is one of my favourite books, thanks Tony, you never disappoint 🙏👏👏💛

[@debra333]

Thank you, dear Tony, for yet another beautifully produced piece. I adore your work. ❤

[@ClassicGhost]

Thanks for listening

[@M.E.plusminus]

@@ClassicGhost Totally love your channel and your work! But I wish you had chosen a different picture as background for this timeless story... Hurd Hatfield (from the beautiful 1945 movie) would have been so much better than this sulking emo boy!

[@audreyricci6383]

I bet that Dorian Grey looked just like sulky emo boy.

[@janedoefamily6458]

Thank you for uploading. I love this book so much! ❤😊

[@ClassicGhost]

You're so welcome!

[@kayevans2964]

Thank you! I adore this book ❤

[@ariaimmortelle]

Such a charming and soothing voice, so pleasant to listen to before bed. Thank you, good sir.

[@tanakeilidh384]

I love classic literature more than anything, and you breathe such incredible life into this novel. I just discovered your channel and pounced on "The Picture of Dorian Gray." After this, I will proceed directly to "The Turn of the Screw." Thank you so, so much. You are brilliant, your narration exquisite.

[@LadyRoseWinters]

Brilliant, Tony. Absolutely spectacular. Thank you for this gift.

[@lunablue745]

Oh! Now we're talking...er reading!! Oscar Wilde was a prophet.

[@LadyRoseWinters]

Thanks!

[@mariongillon6208]

I’m not surprised you went to acting school; (you mentioned this at the end of another book, not here). I always find that the best audiobook narrators have done some acting. I have read this story and seen the films multiple times, and this is a wonderful portrayal of Dorian’s descent into depravity. I adore Oscar Wilde’s writing and his understanding of the inner workings of men. His understanding of women, however, was completely caricatured. His creation of Sir Harry’s marvellously genteel, manipulative character is one of my all time favourites. Great read. Thanks.

[@franken-pattern]

Great art stems from great art...What a beautiful and lyrical reading of this wonderful story! Thank you, Mr. Walker!

[@ClassicGhost]

thank you for saying so

[@markdrejza4351]

I just finished your narration of Dracula and it was phenomenal. That was on the heels of listening to your narration of Frankenstein. Now I’m going to listen to this one the portrait of Dorian Gray. And then I’m gonna watch the TV series Penny dreadful again. I’m hoping to gain some additional insights now that I actually have the literature under my belt. Thank you again Tony.

[@ClassicGhost]

Penny Dreadful was good 👍 Thanks for your compliments

[@martiwilliams4592]

Thanks so much for sending this again, Tony. One of my favorites, great to hear it again. 8 hours of pleasure--masterful as always.

[@Enshadowed]

Oscar Wilde's writing is truly incredible.

[@thetruthchannel349]

He is the most brilliant contemporary writer. However, I find it's far better read than listened to being narrated despite the quality of narration. There seems to be a curious intimacy between author & reader & after all threesomes are far better when left to brothels.

[@susansaoirse2797]

I listened to this story years ago on a public domain app. They voice of Dorian Gray was performed by an old guy with a speech impediment, but the story was engrossing so I listened twice. Then I waited for a good narration. And waited. Finally yours dropped, but still I waited for just the right time. And here we are. I go into this with full confidence it's going to be everything I want it to be. Thank you Tony.

[@lancelotdufrane]

Oh Man, Tony. Incredible. Wilde depth of insights and Your talent for Actor reading. I gave the day to this work you created. Thank you. Lost power shortly, excruciating! This is a treasure. One grateful fan.

[@ClassicGhost]

Thank you 🙏

[@SavangaFraser]

My new favorite podcast!! Great Job!!! This is my 3rd story and I'm addicted!!!

[@ClassicGhost]

Welcome aboard!

[@sage4nowty129]

Well done Tony!! A great reading!!

[@StoryVoracious]

👏👏👏👏👏👏 Yes applause! Thanks Tony. I'm glad I never knew how it ended until now. Surprises in popular literature are becoming hard to find. Very grateful for your presentation of this work of aesthetic meandering. 💐💐💐

[@StephenSinclair-d6n]

Thanks. Have always liked the book.

[@ScottishLeo]

"Let us be grateful to the mirror for revealing to us our appearance only" - Samuel Butler Awesome reading, thank you! 💚❤️

[@ClassicGhost]

Vey nice quote

[@GaiaCarney]

Thank You for creating & sharing this!

[@CleoHarperReturns]

Wow, what a ride. Oscar can be a bit list-y at times, as was the age, but he was also bravely way ahead of his time. Read by you, there's a masculinity that brings deeper meaning to the more flowery aspects of his style. I love that you took your time and consumed every word. The entire trip was captivating. Thank you so much for your brilliant performance.

[@ClassicGhost]

My best review! can I use it on my CV? (resume)

[@CleoHarperReturns]

@@ClassicGhost Certainly! You can use me as a reference if you like -- but I don't know how far that would get you.😉

[@amymurdock5905]

Ooo! Well done, Tony! Well done.

[@Lovemusicandtarot]

Great pick! I love this one! 😊

[@edf777]

Thank you sir😊❤that was amazing..so grateful thank you again x

[@buckfaststradler4629]

The mike seems to have been cutting out repeatedly from around 3:40

[@ClassicGhost]

I think it’s my use of Reaper clipping the ends of punch and roll cuts

[@ajcbng8289]

Tony is on 🔥 this month! ❤️

[@mariongillon6208]

Well, that was really, really good. You (and Oscar Wilde), did a great job of making Dorian sound as spoiled and self-centred as he was meant to be. No sympathy for him in the end, at all. Great listen.

[@ClassicGhost]

+@mariongillon6208 Very nice of you to say that

[@susansaoirse2797]

Thank you. I've been wanting to hear this since I first heard your voice.

[@donaldmccleary9015]

Now I have to free up 8-plus hours so I can enjoy this work of art (me rubbing my hands together greedily). I would have scrolled past this in almost any other circumstance. However, when Tony narrates it we always know it is gonna be amazing!! This is even longer than "House on the Borderland"!!

[@ClassicGhost]

Have fun!

[@donaldmccleary9015]

@ClassicGhost I did! Great job. It took yesterday evening and today. Very good job. I have off work Fridays, so I listened to this while cleaning the house, doing laundry, and running kids to appointments. I only ever saw Dorian Gray in TV shows and movies. Never knew it was so long! Your narration made it easy to follow and captured the essence of the character. Oscar did a fantastic job of writing about an utterly loathful character; this really is a great story. He really was a great author. Just saw you posted another story. Gonna listen to that one over the weekend!

[@ClassicGhost]

@@donaldmccleary9015 Thank you very much Don. Yes, it’s about the same length as Frankenstein as I recall

[@KristinChoruby]

I like how your image generator decided to cast a young Eddie Redmayne as Dorian Gray.

[@ClassicGhost]

I didn’t recognise him but i see it now

[@fishing4comedy2day]

Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander.

[@ajcbng8289]

Good call. 😂

[@Xerxses]

I wish all audiobooks were narrated by Tony.

[@ClassicGhost]

That’s a lot of work :)

[@Xerxses]

Ok maybe just ones I want to listen to... Which wouldn't be too many as I prefer to read myself 🤔😏

[@sadiamumtahnarhidi5888]

Oh today is my lucky day after all 🍀 thank you so much

[@ClassicGhost]

It's my birthday!

[@sadiamumtahnarhidi5888]

Happy birthday, Tony! Wishing you many many happy returns ❤️

[@ClassicGhost]

@@sadiamumtahnarhidi5888 Thank you

[@donaldmccleary9015]

Happy birthday, Tony!

[@ClassicGhost]

@@donaldmccleary9015 Rhnwk you in:)

[@merryhineline7781]

Re-release? I love this film and as before thank you for reading George Sanders’ part in his voice. :)

[@Vixnsix]

Dreamy...thank you

[@ClassicGhost]

lol

[@ayakas-kh5mk]

what happened to chapter 6? there is no audio throughout it

[@ClassicGhost]

oh no . i will check

[@veronicapink4896]

I will never not be listening to this forever ❤

[@Mr.Ephemeral]

Was chapter 6 completely silent for anyone else???

[@Bianca.Roxana]

Yes, sadly...

[@jennathompson4242]

Yes!!

[@kathymcguire8287]

I saw the movie from a long time ago!

[@ClassicGhost]

I hope you listen and enjoy

[@PhilipLaverty]

There’s a really big pause about 2.5 hrs in🤔

[@ClassicGhost]

Sorry about that. I must have missed it. in editing

[@alexiswilliamsinc]

For timestamp jumping: Intermission (End Ch. 5): 2:34:34 Act II (Begin Ch. 7): 2:51:04 _Around 15 min interval. Perfect for refills, text replies, and bathroom breaks. Edit: Chapter 6 is missing during the interval (thanks for pointing that out, Sylvia)_

[@sylviaengel8614]

​@@alexiswilliamsinc this would make sense, however i am following along with the book for a school assignment and all of chapter 6 is missing. its a shame it got missed in editing but thankfully i have the book so am able tocjust read it

[@alexiswilliamsinc]

@@sylviaengel8614 Oh no! I didn’t go back to check it was definitely ending ch6 when adding the timings. I just knew ch7 was starting. Glad you had the book! Edit: There are also other recordings of just chapter 6 on KZbin.

[@juarezfamily1901]

May you please provide time stamps for chapters? Thank you.

[@ClassicGhost]

Done

[@penneycason9269]

I just subscribed. 🇦🇺👍🏼

[@robloggia]

I could have sworn you already did this. No complaints though.

[@ClassicGhost]

I did but people said the sound was wrong so i re uploaded it

[@robloggia]

@@ClassicGhost Ah good to know I'm not completely mad.

[@ThatGuy-mv3gn]

No sound chapter 6?

[@ClassicGhost]

try this link for the files drive.google.com/drive/folders/1E22i1_0QdTc7alFkJWjD56Galknk0emJ

[@ThatGuy-mv3gn]

Thank you!

[@catinthekitchen1]

My favourite novel and I wondered if I would ask for this or just wait for it. Btw isn't it strange that in Finland a novel= (novelli) means a short story. We have a whole other word for these full length books called romaani😂

[@ClassicGhost]

i think in many languages a novel is a variant of the word ‘romance’

[@catinthekitchen1]

@@ClassicGhost Makes sense since long ago they spoke of pretty much every story book of being a "romance" with their hero tales and often actual romances...

[@stellar._.set777]

22:23

[@Rickkennett143]

Oscar!

[@ClassicGhost]

I deserve one.

[@StoryVoracious]

Maybe a BAFTA.

[@tanakeilidh384]

​@@ClassicGhost a not unmodest man of refinement

[@martiwilliams4592]

A 2 hrs.49 min. I am shut off. Why, Tony? :0(

[@cam5556]

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[@MoveBoxc]

3:10

[@gabriellecunningham7196]

🌹🇦🇺

[@martiwilliams4592]

Am back .0) ???

[@ProleCenter]

Mae hwn yn glasur.

[@ClassicGhost]

Ydi'n wir. Gobeithio bod chi'n ei fwynhau.

[@Thcgk]

37:46 I'm only this far In and I don't like Lord Henry anymore like why's he giving so bad, somewhat want to cause drama feelings

[@mrquestionare.]

AA! You did Dorian Gray too! I was looking for an audiobook after Rebecca. I am so happy i can't exlpain. You've been like a reading partner with me for a quite while. I'd definately approach you for making an audiobook when my short gothic story is published (hopefully lol) Thank you for this audiobook mate.🤍

[@ClassicGhost]

You're very welcome. Keep me posted about the story!

[@mwmann]

I never read this. I did read The Pictures of Dorian in Gray. By Oscar Calm.

[@dickrichardson1804]

😮

[@scarlettsouthall]

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