Stephen Fry Presents: Oscar Wilde's Stories For All Ages

Volume 1

De: Oscar Wilde

Narrado por: Stephen Fry

"Oscar Wilde's Fairy Tales continue to exert the same pull over the imagination and emotions as they did when he first read them to his children in the 1880s. Written with inspired poetic intensity and sudden flowerings of the matchless wit for which he is so well remembered, the stories combine the wisdom of parables with the impact of drama. I have loved them since I was a child: indeed they continue to make a child of me. I do not mind admitting that at the recording some passages were hard to read out loud without choking. I hope you will be as entranced by them as I have always been." written by Stephen Fry.©2008 SamFry Limited (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers

Short Stories

I never appreciated Oscar Wilde told such good stories, until I heard Stephen Fry reading them. Wilde's use of words is masterful. Fry narrates the stories brilliantly too.

curl up for an evening in

If you could sum up Stephen Fry Presents a Selection of Oscar Wilde's Short Stories in three words, what would they be?

warm, heartfelt, thoughtprovoking

Have you listened to any of Stephen Fry’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Just as excellent as every else he has done. (yes I am a Fry fan!)

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no, this is a treat to dip into

Any additional comments?

This was a lovely listen, perfect for a cool winter's night to cuddle up and listen to the mesmerising voice of Stephen Fry. The imagery is beautiful and there is always a sting to make you think. It is like having a favourite uncle read to you.

Literary Perfection

What did you love best about Stephen Fry Presents a Selection of Oscar Wilde's Short Stories?

The perfect marriage of narrator and story telling.

What other book might you compare Stephen Fry Presents a Selection of Oscar Wilde's Short Stories to and why?

The Bible meets The Wind In The Willows. This collection of stories is quite full of lessons on the beauty of love & vanity cloaked in children's stories.

Which scene was your favorite?

The Happy Prince - the sacrifice of true love.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

2 stories illicit tears.

Any additional comments?

If Oscar Wilde were alive he would be Stephen Frye.

Fantastic

It is hard not to fall in love with Stephen Fry and his passion for Oliver Wilde.

An excellent listen

It's always special to listen to Stephen Fry read. It's extra special when he reads something that he himself loves and he loves Oscar Wilde.

This is a collection of very entertaining children stories. I'm not sure if we would consider these 'children stories' today but like Grimm's fairy tales they were at least intended to be for children when they were written.

A beautiful introduction to Oscar Wilde!

Oscar Wild is a name we all know and a writer must of use a quoted. If you want to get a better idea of who he was as a writer this is a great introduction. Stephen Fry's is a brilliant narrator to match this brilliant author.

Bedtime Stories for Adults

I listen to a story every night before going to bed and it is just a pleasure to listen to Stephen Fry bringing life into Wilde's beautiful works.

Recommended for anyone who loves depth and emotion, humor and wit, profundity and triviality, and above all, a great story.

Fry is fantastic

I did not enjoy was the fast change from one story to the next

Wish I knew about these long ago

Valuable lessons buried in beautifully written little tales. Audible wants more words. Funny that you can submit a review with no words, but if you choose to use words you must use at least fifteen. Really, Audible, that's just nonsense.

WILDE BY FRY

When I came upon this title, and recognized the narrator I was sure it would delight and was not disappointed. Together, the whimsical writings of Wilde and elegant elocution of Fry, bring the tales to life in a delicious way. Delightful read/listen for adults and children alike.