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Audiolibro narrado en castellano. Teleny se convirtió en un clásico del erotismo homosexual de todos los tiempos; sus lectores y oyentes lo mantienen vivo casi 130 años después. Imaginar la osadía de atreverse a escribir Teleny en un siglo en el que se condenó a un genio por sus tendencias homosexuales principalmente al considerar que esta novela es completa y puramente erótica y pornográfica. Los críticos tampoco se ponen de acuerdo sobre la cuestión de cómo se escribió y su autoría; publicada por primera vez en 1893 por el editor británico Leonard Smithers en Londres. Envuelta siempre de misterio, ocultismo y miedo en una trama de anécdotas y leyendas literarias de los círculos londinenses más elegantes de finales del Siglo XIX. Des Grieux nuestro protagonista que siempre ha luchado contra las inclinaciones de su naturaleza, asiste junto a su madre a la actuación de René Teleny, el nuevo pianista húngaro recién llegado a la ciudad. Al momento queda cautivado, sus miradas se cruzan, comparten imágenes, sueños y delirios, juntos atraviesan desde Egipto hasta Roma y a la alcoba de los amantes gemelos y unidos por sus almas; en magnetismo telepático, inverosímil y hasta sobrenatural. Rodeados de los lujos y desenfrenos de una sociedad secreta de ilustres que aportan escenas rebosantes de sexo. “Los libros que el mundo califica de inmorales son los que enfrentan al mundo a sus propias vergüenzas”. Oscar Wilde 1854-1900 (La presente edición narra 6 Capítulos de la obra completa).
Oscar Wilde (Author), ®bseal Voice (Narrator)
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[German] - Das Gespenst von Canterville
Das Gespenst von Canterville - von Oscar Wilde, gelesen von Peter Bieringer. Der amerikanische Botschafter Hiram B. Otis zieht mit seiner Familie in das Schloss Canterville ein, das er trotz der Warnungen vor einem Gespenst gekauft hat. Bei dem Gespenst handelt es sich um einen Vorfahren der Cantervilles, Sir Simon, der vor etwa 300 Jahren seine Frau umgebracht hat und zur Strafe für diesen Mord nach dem Tod keine Ruhe finden kann. Dieses Familiengespenst soll für zahlreiche Nervenzusammenbrüche oder Todesfälle früherer Besitzer verantwortlich sein. Kurz nach dem Einzug gibt es Anzeichen, die auf einen Poltergeist hinweisen, aber die pragmatische amerikanische Familie lässt sich nicht einschüchtern und zeigt sich von den seltsamen Vorkommnissen vollkommen unbeeindruckt. Sie machen sich sogar einen Spaß daraus, Sir Simon das Fürchten zu lehren. Das Zusammenleben zwischen dem Schlossgespenst und den neuen Bewohnern gestaltet sich immer schwieriger, vor allem für den Poltergeist. Bald verfällt das verspottete Gespenst in eine tiefe Depression - bis eine Erlösung von ganz unerwarteter Seite naht... Die von Oscar Wilde beschriebene Handlung beinhaltet eine ambivalente Gesellschaftskritik. Einerseits wird der damalige amerikanische Zeitgeist der 'Neuen Welt', durch bedingungslosen Materialismus die Domestizierung alles Übernatürlichen, des Gespenstes, zu erreichen, satirisch überspitzt dargestellt. Andererseits wird der im 19. Jahrhundert in England vorherrschende romantische Glaube an das Übernatürliche persifliert, indem die Engländer der 'Alten Welt' eine parodistisch überzogene Angst vor dem Gespenst an den Tag legen. Wildes Umkehrung sorgt für den paradoxen Effekt der Geschichte, dass nicht die Schlossbewohner Angst vor dem besagten Gespenst haben, sondern jenes vor den neuen Bewohnern. Oscar Wildes satirisch-parodistische Schauergeschichte wird hier ungekürzt von Peter Bieringer in Szene gesetzt. Titel der Originalausgabe von 1887: ›The Canterville Ghost‹. Covergestaltung unter Verwendung eines Gemäldes von Peter Fetthauer 'Schädel I', Öl auf Leinwand, 2023 (die Verwendung erfolgte mit freundlicher Genehmigung des Künstlers). Coverschrift gesetzt aus der Monotype Corsiva. Musik & Kompositionen: Peter Bieringer. Über den Sprecher: Peter Bieringer (*1957) gehörte viele Jahre zum Ensemble der NDR-Sprecher, seit 2006 ist er freischaffend. Seine Stimme ist präsent in zahllosen Radiofeatures, TV-Dokumentationen, Synchronrollen und Hörspielen. In seinem eigenen Studio entstanden bisher Dutzende Hörbuchtitel, darunter auch für die hoerbuchedition words and music.
Oscar Wilde (Author), Peter Bieringer (Narrator)
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A gothic melodrama full of subtle impression and epigram, which tells a story about moral corruption. The Picture of Dorian Gray touches on many of Wilde's recurring themes, such as the nature and spirit of art, aestheticism and the dangers inherent to it.
Oscar Wilde (Author), Paul Gibson (Narrator)
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The story is about a family who moves to a castle haunted by the ghost of a dead nobleman, who killed his wife and was starved to death by his wife's brothers. The home of the Canterville Ghost was the ancient Canterville Chase, which has all the accoutrements of a traditional haunted house. Descriptions of the wainscoting, the library panelled in black oak, and the armour in the hallway characterise the setting. Wilde mixes the macabre with comedy, juxtaposing devices from traditional English ghost stories such as creaking floorboards, clanking chains, and ancient prophecies.
Oscar Wilde (Author), Richard Williams (Narrator)
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Step into the enchanting world of 'The Canterville Ghost' by Oscar Wilde, brought to life in this captivating audiobook narration by Arthur Lane. Join the Otis family as they move into an ancient English mansion, blissfully unaware of the mischievous specter that has haunted the halls for centuries.
Oscar Wilde (Author), Arthur Lane (Narrator)
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[Spanish] - El cumpleaños de la infanta (Completo)
Narra la historia de un enano regalo de cumpleaños de la infanta, explorando temas de belleza, crueldad y soledad mientras el enano se enfrenta a su trágico destino.
Oscar Wilde (Author), Estela Frank (Narrator)
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'De Profundis' es una obra escrita por Oscar Wilde mientras estaba en prisión. El libro es una larga carta dirigida a su amante, Lord Alfred Douglas, donde Wilde reflexiona sobre su vida, su caída en desgracia y su experiencia en prisión. A través de sus palabras, explora temas como el arte, la sociedad, el amor, la traición y la redención. 'De Profundis' es una obra profundamente personal y emotiva que revela la introspección y el tormento emocional de Wilde durante uno de los momentos más difíciles de su vida.
Oscar Wilde (Author), Jorge Ramírez (Narrator)
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[Spanish] - El Fantasma de Canterville
Obra que mezcla de sátira social y elaborada farsa, El fantasma de Canterville es una de las piezas más deliciosas y elegantes del gran Oscar Wilde. Una sofisticada familia norteamericana, los Otis, compra el añejo castillo inglés de los Canterville. El anciano dueño les habla entonces de que en la mansión habita desde tiempos inmemoriales el colérico fantasma de Lord Simón Canterville, que mató a su esposa y cuyo cuerpo desapareció después misteriosamente. Lejos de amedrentarse, los inquilinos compran el castillo con fantasma incluido, y acaban sometiendo al pobre espectro anacrónico, que acaba siendo juguete y víctima de los dos niños terribles de la familia. Una obra con excelentes efectos sonoros que lo llevarán a ser parte dela misma.
Oscar Wilde (Author), Staff Audiolibros Colección (Narrator)
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De Profundis by Oscar Wilde Audiobook is a letter written by Oscar Wilde during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol, to 'Bosie' (Lord Alfred Douglas). In its first half, Wilde recounts their previous relationship and extravagant lifestyle which eventually led to Wilde's conviction and imprisonment for gross indecency. He indicts both Lord Alfred's vanity and his own weakness in acceding to those wishes. In the second half, Wilde charts his spiritual development in prison and identification with Jesus Christ, whom he characterises as a romantic, individualist artist. The letter begins 'Dear Bosie' and ends 'Your Affectionate Friend'. This short work of Wilde's was written during his two year incarceration for 'gross indecency'. This work is a letter which sorts out his life, and his love toward Lord Alfred Douglas. Wilde wrote this as a farewell letter to Douglas. NOTE: 'Transcribed from the 1913 Methuen & Co. edition. Note that later editions of De Profundis contained more material. The most complete editions are still in copyright in the U.S.A.'
Oscar Wilde (Author), Aaron Elliott (Narrator)
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An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde Audiobook is a four-act play by Oscar Wilde that revolves around blackmail and political corruption, and touches on the themes of public and private honour. It was first produced at the Haymarket Theatre, London in 1895 and ran for 124 performances. It has been revived in many theatre productions and adapted for the cinema, radio and television. Plot: Sir Robert - a member of the House of Commons and junior government minister - and his wife, Lady Chiltern, are hosting a gathering that includes his friend Lord Goring, a dandified bachelor, Chiltern's sister Mabel and other guests. During the party, Mrs Cheveley, an enemy of Lady Chiltern from their schooldays, attempts to blackmail Sir Robert into supporting a fraudulent scheme to build a canal in Argentina. Her late mentor and lover, Baron Arnheim, induced the young Chiltern to sell him a Cabinet secret - which enabled Arnheim to buy shares in the Suez Canal Company three days before the British government announced its purchase of the company. Arnheim's payoff was the basis of Sir Robert's fortune, and Mrs Cheveley has Robert's letter to Arnheim as proof of his crime. Fearing the ruin of both career and marriage, Sir Robert submits to her demands. When Mrs Cheveley pointedly informs Lady Chiltern of Sir Robert's change of heart regarding the canal scheme, the morally inflexible Lady Chiltern, unaware of both her husband's past and the blackmail plot, insists that Sir Robert renege on his promise to Mrs Cheveley. For Lady Chiltern, their marriage is predicated on her having an 'ideal husband'-that is, a model spouse in both private and public life whom she can worship; thus, Sir Robert must remain unimpeachable in all his decisions. Sir Robert complies with her wishes and apparently seals his doom. Goring urges Chiltern to fight Mrs Cheveley and admit his guilt to his wife. He also reveals that he and Mrs Cheveley were once engaged. After finishing his conversation with Chiltern, Goring engages in flirtatious banter with Mabel. He also takes Lady Chiltern aside and obliquely urges her to be less morally inflexible and more forgiving.
Oscar Wilde (Author), Alan Mapstone, Beth Thomas, Eva Davis, Hope K, Leanne Yau, Michael Maggs, Rob Marland, Tj Burns, Tomas Peter, Zames Curran (Narrator)
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The Picture of Dorian (Unabridged)
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is a philosophical novel by Oscar Wilde. A shorter novella-length version was published in the July 1890 issue of the American periodical Lippincott's Monthly Magazine. The novel-length version was published in April 1891. The story revolves around a portrait of Dorian Gray painted by Basil Hallward, a friend of Dorian's and an artist infatuated with Dorian's beauty. Through Basil, Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton and is soon enthralled by the aristocrat's hedonistic worldview: that beauty and sensual fulfillment are the only things worth pursuing in life. Newly understanding that his beauty will fade, Dorian expresses the desire to sell his soul, to ensure that the picture, rather than he, will age and fade. The wish is granted, and Dorian pursues a libertine life of varied amoral experiences while staying young and beautiful; all the while, his portrait ages and visually records every one of Dorian's sins. Wilde's only novel, it was subject to much controversy and criticism in its time but has come to be recognized as a classic of gothic literature. For the fuller 1891 novel, Wilde retained Stoddart's edits and made some of his own, while expanding the text from thirteen to twenty chapters and added the book's famous preface. Chapters 3, 5, and 15-18 are new, and chapter 13 of the magazine edition was divided into chapters 19 and 20 for the novel. Revisions include changes in character dialogue as well as the addition of the preface, more scenes and chapters, and Sibyl Vane's brother, James Vane. The edits have been construed as having been done in response to criticism, but Wilde denied this in his 1895 trials, only ceding that critic Walter Pater, whom Wilde respected, did write several letters to him 'and in consequence of what he said I did modify one passage' that was 'liable to misconstruction'. A number of edits involved obscuring homoerotic references, to simplify the moral message of the story.
Oscar Wilde (Author), John Gonzalez (Narrator)
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The Canterville Ghost (Unabridged)
The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde is a humorous short story by Oscar Wilde. It was the first of Wilde's stories to be published, appearing in two parts in The Court and Society Review, 23 February and 2 March 1887. The story is about an American family who moved to a castle haunted by the ghost of a dead English nobleman, who killed his wife and was then walled in and starved to death by his wife's brothers. It has been adapted for the stage and screen several times. Summary: The American Minister to the Court of St James's, Hiram B. Otis and his family move into Canterville Chase, an English country house, despite warnings from Lord Canterville that the house is haunted. Mr. Otis says that he will take the furniture as well as the ghost at valuation. The Otis family includes Mr. and Mrs. Otis, their eldest son Washington, their daughter Virginia and the Otis twins. At first, none of the Otis family believes in ghosts but shortly after they move in, none of them can deny the presence of Sir Simon de Canterville. Mrs. Otis notices a mysterious bloodstain on the floor and comments that 'She does not at all care for bloodstains in the living room', Mrs. Umney, the housekeeper, tells her that the bloodstain is evidence of the ghost and cannot be removed. Washington Otis, the eldest son, suggests that the stain will be removed with Pinkerton's Champion Stain Remover and Paragon Detergent. When the ghost makes his first appearance, Mr. Otis promptly gets out of bed and pragmatically offers the ghost Tammany Rising Sun Lubricator to oil his chains. Angrily, the ghost throws the bottle and runs into the corridor. The Otis twins throw pillows on him and the ghost flees. The Otis family witnesses reappearing bloodstains on the floor just by the fireplace, which are removed every time they appear in various colours. Despite the ghost's efforts and most gruesome guises, the family refuses to be frightened, leaving Sir Simon feeling increasingly helpless and humiliated. The Otises remain unconcerned. The ghost falls victim to tripwires, toy peashooters, butter slides and falling buckets of water. The mischievous twins rig up their own 'ghost', which frightens him. Sir Simon sees that Virginia, the beautiful and wise fifteen-year-old daughter, is different from the rest of the family. He tells her that he has not slept in three hundred years and wants desperately to do so. The ghost tells her the tragic tale of his wife, Lady Eleanor de Canterville.
Oscar Wilde (Author), David Barnes (Narrator)
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