The Story Lady

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Youth Fable)

English · Gothic Fiction, Children's Fiction

The Story Lady presents a youth-oriented telling of Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, a tale about beauty, vanity, and the consequences of a life devoted to appearances. Its fable-like framing offers a way into the story’s unsettling ideas for younger listeners.

At the center is Dorian Gray, whose portrait becomes bound to the effects of his choices while his own appearance remains unchanged. The contrast between the young man and the image gives the story its eerie dramatic tension and invites reflection on character, responsibility, and the cost of pursuing eternal youth.

Presented as a radio story, this adaptation brings Wilde’s famous premise into an accessible listening format. Its blend of moral fable and gothic unease makes it a thoughtful choice for listeners drawn to classic literature and stories with a cautionary edge.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.