Oxford Bookworms Library Level 3: The Picture of Dorian Gray Audio Pack

Name: Oxford Bookworms Library Level 3: The Picture of Dorian Gray Audio Pack
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ISBN: 9780194620925

✍️ Oscar Wilde

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A graded adaptation of Wilde's novel with audio and illustrations.

The narrative centers on a Faustian bargain where appearance stays young while art ages. This hardcover includes twelve black-and-white images by Henry Keen. It adapts the 1890 Lippincott’s Monthly Magazine novella and the 1891 novel version. The text is part of the Oxford Bookworms Library Level 3 series. It targets intermediate English learners interested in supernatural fiction. The audio pack supports listening practice alongside reading. The story explores moral decay through a static portrait. This edition preserves Wilde’s philosophical themes for educational use. It avoids complex vocabulary to aid comprehension. The illustrations enhance the gothic tone of the original work. Readers can follow the plot through simplified prose and visual aids.

Key Themes

Faustian bargain gothic fiction supernatural themes

Literary Context

Oscar Wilde’s novel appeared in Lippincott’s Monthly Magazine in July 1890. The novel-length version followed in April 1891. This edition adapts that historical text for modern learners. It sits within the Oxford Bookworms Library series published by Oxford University Press.

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Recommended For Fans Of

Bram Stoker's Dracula · Robert Louis Stevenson's Jekyll & Hyde · Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

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Supernatural

🏛 Oxford University Press 📅 2024 📖 246 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780194620925

📝 Description: Oxford Bookworms Library Level 3: The Picture of Dorian Gray Audio Pack

This edition adapts Oscar Wilde’s philosophical novel for learners through the Oxford Bookworms Library series. The story follows a young man who makes a Faustian bargain, allowing his portrait to age while he remains unchanged. This hardcover volume includes twelve black-and-white illustrations by British artist Henry Keen. The text draws on the original novella-length version published in Lippincott’s Monthly Magazine and the later novel-length edition from 1891. It suits readers interested in gothic fiction and supernatural themes who are at an intermediate English level. Those seeking complex modern slang or non-English narratives may find this less suitable. The book is organized as a graded reader with accompanying audio materials for auditory learning. It maintains the core narrative of Wilde’s work while simplifying language for accessibility. The illustrations provide visual context for the gothic atmosphere. This version is ideal for students who enjoy dark romanticism and moral ambiguity in their reading material.

💎 Our verdict on Oxford Bookworms Library Level 3: The Picture of Dorian Gray Audio Pack

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This adaptation successfully bridges the gap between classic literature and language acquisition for intermediate readers. By simplifying Wilde’s intricate prose while retaining the haunting gothic tone, it creates an engaging experience for those interested in psychological horror. The twelve black-and-white illustrations by Henry Keen effectively enhance the visual mood of moral decay. While it lacks the linguistic complexity of the original, it remains a valuable tool for understanding foundational supernatural fiction. It is best suited for students who enjoy dark fantasy and philosophical dilemmas but require structured support to navigate 19th-century themes without frustration.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Intermediate English learners fascinated by dark romanticism and moral ambiguity will find this edition highly rewarding. It offers an accessible entry point into Wilde’s complex philosophical inquiries without the barrier of archaic syntax. The inclusion of audio materials supports auditory learning, making it ideal for students who wish to improve listening skills while engaging with gothic atmosphere. Readers seeking a simplified yet faithful adaptation can follow the Faustian bargain narrative through visual aids and clear prose. This version preserves the core tension of appearance versus reality, allowing newcomers to explore supernatural themes comfortably within a graded framework that balances educational utility with literary enjoyment.

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Horror Reads editorial team

This adaptation successfully bridges the gap between classic literature and language acquisition for intermediate readers. By simplifying Wilde’s intricate prose while retaining the haunting gothic tone, it creates an engaging experience for those interested in psychological horror. The twelve black-and-white illustrations by Henry Keen effectively enhance the visual mood of moral decay. While it lacks the linguistic complexity of the original, it remains a valuable tool for understanding foundational supernatural fiction. It is best suited for students who enjoy dark fantasy and philosophical dilemmas but require structured support to navigate 19th-century themes without frustration.