Long before Cate Blanchett brought her commanding presence and elegant sophistication to the film adaptation, Oscar Wilde penned the brilliantly witty masterpiece that would prove irresistible to filmmakers seeking the perfect blend of scandal, romance, and razor-sharp dialogue. This captivating audiobook delivers the complete theatrical gem that inspired multiple Hollywood productions and showcased why Wilde's work remains pure cinematic gold.
Experience the intoxicating world of political intrigue and social scandal that made this play a natural fit for the big screen. Follow the dangerous games of blackmail, corruption, and moral compromise that unfold in London's most elite circles, where every secret could destroy a career and every revelation could ruin a marriage. The sophisticated plotting and devastating wit that charmed movie audiences springs directly from Wilde's theatrical brilliance.
This immersive audio experience captures all the glamour, betrayal, and sparkling repartee that made the film adaptations so compelling. Meet the complex characters navigating love and ambition in a world where reputation is everything and scandal lurks behind every elegant facade. Discover the expanded dialogue and deeper character motivations that only the complete original can provide - the kind of sophisticated storytelling that Hollywood period dramas aspire to capture.
Perfect for fans of political thrillers, period dramas, and anyone who appreciates the kind of intelligent entertainment that translates beautifully from stage to screen. Whether you enjoyed the movie versions or crave the theatrical sophistication that inspired them, prepare to be dazzled by the story that proved scandal and wit make timeless entertainment.
The play that became prestige cinema. The scandal that inspired Hollywood. The wit that never goes out of style.
Chapters
- (00:00:00) - The Role of Lord Goring in The Opheliad
- (00:01:12) - The Octagon Room
- (00:06:18) - Mrs. Cheveley at the wedding of the Duke
- (00:09:23) - Sir Robert Chilton
- (00:10:55) - Mrs. Cheveley
- (00:11:41) - Mrs. Cheveley at the Royal Society
- (00:14:14) - What Makes a Woman Leave her Brilliant Vienna for London?
- (00:17:19) - Fooled by Nature
- (00:17:45) - Lord Goring meets Mrs. Cheveley
- (00:20:45) - Lady Basildon and Lady Caversham
- (00:25:24) - The Invitation to Mrs. Cheveley
- (00:29:17) - Sir Robert and Mrs. Cheveley
- (00:35:04) - The Letter I wrote to Baron Arnheim
- (00:40:29) - The Marriage of Sir Robert Chiltern
- (00:44:17) - The Lady Chiltern's Request for Robert
- (00:48:21) - Robert Chiltern on the Argentine Conspiracy
- (00:52:40) - Sir Robert Chiltern
- (00:55:45) - Sir Robert Chiltern's Love Letter
- (00:57:24) - THE SECRET OF LADY CHILTERN
- (01:03:28) - The Descent of Baron Arnheim
- (01:09:30) - Robert Churchill on the Cheveley Case
- (01:14:27) - The Life of Anne Frank
- (01:15:05) - A Letter from the Woman's Liberal Association
- (01:19:54) - Lady Chiltern at the Court
- (01:25:01) - The Invitation to Mr. Trafford
- (01:27:54) - Tommy Proposes to Me Again
- (01:32:46) - Mrs. Markby
- (01:33:21) - Lost Diamond Brooch Found in the Drawing Room
- (01:39:19) - The Lady Chiltern's tea
- (01:41:12) - Mrs. Cheveley at Lady Chiltern's
- (01:46:31) - A Minute with Sir Robert Chiltern
- (01:47:34) - How to Ruin a Woman's Love
- (01:52:48) - Phipps the Butler
- (01:53:41) - Lord Goring
- (01:58:37) - Talking to the Father
- (02:02:38) - The Footman
- (02:07:09
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