The Wilde Library

Epizode

• The Picture of Dorian Gray The Preface 07.02.2026 3min

  In which the artist’s delicate task of crafting beauty is celebrated above the mundane concerns of morality or utility, and the critic’s role is revealed as a mirror of their own nature rather than an arbiter of truth. Thus, art is presented as a mysterious surface, at once captivating and defiant, inviting admiration without apology for its essential uselessness.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 1 08.02.2026 35min

  In which the studio of an artist becomes the stage for a lively discourse on beauty, art, and the mysterious power of a young man whose portrait captivates and unsettles. Amidst scents of lilac and whispers of secrecy, two contrasting friends ponder the essence of friendship, influence, and the soul laid bare upon canvas.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 2 09.02.2026 40min

  In which a strikingly handsome young man, Dorian Gray, is introduced sitting for his portrait as he encounters the charming and provocative Lord Henry, whose words stir new thoughts and emotions within him. Amidst conversations of youth, beauty, and influence, the painter Basil Hallward completes a masterpiece that captures more than mere likeness, setting the tone for considerations of the fleeting nature of youth and the enchantment of appearance.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 3 10.02.2026 32min

  In which Lord Henry Wotton indulges in the leisurely art of conversation and gossip with his uncle and a select company, unveiling tales of heritage, society's peculiarities, and his own whimsical philosophy of life and pleasure. Amidst this genteel assembly, the young and captivating Dorian Gray finds himself the subject of curiosity and the recipient of Lord Henry’s beguiling attentions, setting the stage for a subtle orchestration of influence.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 4 11.02.2026 39min

  In which a young gentleman, newly enamoured with an enchanting young actress, relates to his companion the fervour of his devotion and the beguiling mysteries of the theatre that have so captured his fancy. Amid musings on art, love, and the curious dance between soul and body, the evening closes with a telegram bearing news of a most unexpected engagement.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 5 12.02.2026 31min

  In which the tender joys and bitter anxieties of a young actress's love and her family's precarious hopes and fears unfold amidst the humbler trappings of their theatrical lives. Brotherly protectiveness and maternal caution weave through their genteel aspirations and whispered secrets, painting a scene as poignant as it is unsparing of human frailty.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 6 13.02.2026 20min

  In which the news of a certain young gentleman’s engagement stirs a curious blend of incredulity and resignation among his closest companions, while conversations over dinner lead to reflections on love, pleasure, and the peculiar nature of personal transformation. The evening draws them to a theatre, where artifice and reality intertwine beneath the stage’s flickering lights, and a subtle shadow falls upon a friendship once untroubled.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 7 14.02.2026 32min

  In which a young gentleman’s idealistic passion is tested amid the harsh realities of the theatre, revealing the fragile nature of art and love in a world of illusions. As he contemplates a mysterious portrait that seems to bear silent witness to his soul, he resolves to seek redemption and innocence anew beneath the fresh dawn.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 8 15.02.2026 38min

  In which Dorian Gray awakens to a world both unchanged and strangely altered, as he confronts the haunting transformation of his own portrait and faces the tragic downfall of Sibyl Vane, whose death ripples through his thoughts with the peculiar detachment of a drama witnessed from afar. Amidst philosophical banter and reflections on love and cruelty, he resolves to embrace a life where eternal youth and passion might be his, while the enigmatic portrait bears silent testament to the secret vicissitudes of his soul.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 9 16.02.2026 27min

  In which a sombre morning brings an intense confrontation between old friendship and new realities, as the artist Basil Hallward reveals a profound, almost worshipful attachment to Dorian Gray and the portrait he painted, a work Dorian now insists must never be seen again. The dialogue delicately unfolds the shifting contours of character and art, underscored by unspoken secrets and the poignant tension of a beauty both admired and feared.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 10 17.02.2026 21min

  In which Dorian Gray, haunted by a secret portrait, arranges to conceal it in an old schoolroom filled with memories of his youth, whilst grappling with the uneasy presence of his servant and the burdens of his past. Amidst these shadows, a mysterious book sent by Lord Henry captivates him with its strange beauty and poison, leading him into a reflective and restless evening at the club.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 11 18.02.2026 50min

  In which Dorian Gray becomes ensnared by a book that reflects and amplifies his own passionate search for new sensations, indulging in art, music, jewels, and rare luxuries while maintaining an outward visage of youthful grace untouched by time. Amidst whispered scandals and fleeting moments of self-reflection, he cultivates a complex philosophy that embraces beauty and experience as the highest aims of life, even as he grapples with the haunting mysteries of his soul and heritage.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 12 19.02.2026 18min

  In which a chance nocturnal meeting between two old friends leads to a grave and heartfelt confrontation about whispered scandals and the shadowed depths of reputation among London’s elite. The evening unfolds by the fireside, where earnest entreaties and veiled accusations lay bare the uneasy interplay of influence, secrecy, and the yearning for redemption.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 13 20.02.2026 18min

  In which Dorian Gray reveals to Basil Hallward a secret locked away for years, confronting the painter with a disturbing vision that both fascinates and horrifies. Amidst shadows and whispers, the night unfolds with chilling resolve and profound despair, as past vanities and present truths intertwine with fatal consequence.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 14 21.02.2026 34min

  In which Dorian Gray awakens to a bright November morning haunted by dark memories and seeks the reluctant help of an old friend, the scientific Alan Campbell, to dispose of an indelible and dreadful secret. The story unfolds with a measured tension as Campbell wrestles with his conscience and duty, while Dorian orchestrates the grim task with a calm yet unyielding resolve.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 15 22.02.2026 22min

  In which Dorian Gray navigates the polished artifice of a London drawing-room, masking inner turmoil beneath a veneer of exquisite composure and engaging in a lively exchange of wit and worldly cynicism with his acquaintances. As the evening wanes, he retreats to his private sanctuary, where moments steeped in uneasy reflection and enigmatic ritual foreshadow the burdens borne by a restless soul.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 16 23.02.2026 22min

  In which the night reveals the sordid underbelly of the city as a restless gentleman, tormented by his own memories and desires, seeks refuge in the opium dens and grim haunts where forgotten souls dwell. A chance encounter in the foggy streets brings a dark past to bear, confronting him with the peril of vengeance and the illusions of time.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 17 24.02.2026 14min

  In which a languid afternoon at Selby Royal unfolds amid delicate tea and sparkling conversation, where names, beauty, and the curious philosophies of love and life are playfully debated by an elegant assembly. Yet beneath the veneer of wit and charm, a sudden fainting spell and a spectral visitation hint at shadows lurking just beyond the gaiety.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 18 25.02.2026 23min

  In which a day of uneasy tranquillity is violently disrupted by a tragic hunting accident, stirring in our protagonist a sombre reflection upon fate and the burdens of conscience. The chilling discovery that follows unfolds with a quiet, haunting precision, casting a shadow that softly lingers over the serenity of the countryside.
• The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 19 26.02.2026 26min

  In which Dorian Gray contemplates his recent resolution to reform, revealing a tender sacrifice made in the countryside, while Lord Henry offers his characteristic cynical wit and reflections on art, youth, and the elusiveness of the soul. Their evening unfolds through languid conversation and music, touching upon vanished friendships and the haunting question of a missing artist, all set against the restless pulse of London society.