Showing results for "Wild Fictions" in Drama & Plays

It is a well-established truth that convenient scapegoats will always appear when it is the least convenient. Brimming with high-styled wit and well-tailored jocularity, Wilde’s symphonious comedy of errors is a satisfying delight. Freely adapting Wilde’s play for the audiobook format, BJ Harrison presents a tale that is wildly entertaining while remaining true to the original material.

Four classic comedies from one of the wittiest playwrights in Western literature: Lady Windermere's Fan, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband, and The Importance of Being Earnest, all featuring star-studded casts with the likes of Jacqueline Bisset, Miriam Margolyes, James Marsters, Alfred Molina, Roger Rees, Yeardley Smith, Eric Stoltz, and many more. This audio also includes a chilling dramatization of Wilde's sole novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray.

Join Randy and Jebs on an exhilarating journey in 'Wild Dogs of Drowning Creek,' a gripping action-packed audiobook by Manly Wade Wellman. When the duo visits their towering friend Sam, a former circus giant, at the newly restored Chimney Pot House, they stumble upon chaos in the serene North Carolina countryside. Wild dogs are on the loose, and these fierce canines are not just running free—they're on a mission to create havoc. As Randy and Jebs delve deeper into the mystery, they must confront the wild's untamed spirit and face the dangers lurking in the shadows. This heart-pounding ...

When Dan Barry faces the wrath of a vengeful gunslinger, he must navigate a treacherous web of loyalty, love, and revenge in Max Brand's gripping Western, 'Night Horseman.' Set against the backdrop of the rugged desert, this audiobook introduces listeners to a world where survival depends on quick thinking and even quicker draws. Dan, a man of few words but deep convictions, finds himself entangled with a woman coveted by three suitors, each with their own motives. As tensions rise, he also forms an unlikely bond with a clever doctor from the East, who discovers that the true heart of the ...

In the heart of the Wild West, a soft-spoken gunman becomes an unexpected force of vengeance. Rangeland Avenger follows his relentless quest for justice against those who wronged him. As he navigates the rugged terrain and dangerous encounters, listeners will experience a gripping story filled with action, moral dilemmas, and the harsh realities of frontier life. Max Brand's storytelling paints a vivid picture of a time when honor and revenge intertwined, shaping the lives of those on the fringes of society. This audiobook captures the essence of a classic Western, where every showdown holds ...

When tough gunslinger Jim Cavanagh crosses paths with the ruthless land baron Frank Sutter, he finds himself locked in a battle that tests his resolve and morality. Sutter’s grip on a gold mine is unyielding, but it’s his daughter, the pure-hearted and enchanting Mary, who captures Cavanagh’s heart and ignites a fierce determination within him. As Cavanagh plots to reclaim the mine and free Mary from her father’s shadow, he grapples with the choices that define a man’s character. Is he driven by love, greed, or a sense of justice? In "Gunman's Reckoning," Max Brand weaves a gripping...

In the remote North Woods, Stane, a former convict, has built a solitary life as a trapper. Haunted by his past injustices, he believes his wrongful conviction is tied to Ainley, an old acquaintance from their school days. When Stane visits a trading post, he unexpectedly reunites with Ainley, only to find himself drawn into a web of mystery and danger. The stakes rise when Helen, the niece of a powerful official, mysteriously vanishes, leaving behind questions and fears. As Stane navigates the wild landscape, he encounters two remarkable women: Miskodeed, a striking Indian maiden, and Helen, ...

In the rugged landscape near the Idaho border, Jack Kells, a hardened man of the Border Legion, faces a conflict that could change his life forever. Capturing the heart of Miss Joan Randle, a spirited young woman taken prisoner by his own men, Jack grapples with his past and the choices that define him. As he navigates the complexities of love, duty, and loyalty, listeners will discover a gripping story of redemption and the power of the human spirit. Zane Grey masterfully weaves a narrative filled with tension, romance, and the stark realities of frontier life. Through Jack's journey, we ...

Oscar Wilde's Salome was originally published in French in 1891 and translated into English by Lord Alfred Douglas. This one-act play, a sinister tale of a woman scorned and her vengeance, has become a landmark of Decadent literature. The play tells the biblical story of Salome, stepdaughter of the tetrarch Herod Antipas, who, to her stepfather's dismay but to the delight of her mother Herodias, requests the head of John the Baptist on a silver platter as a reward for dancing the dance of the seven veils.

🎧 Welcome to Wild Bill Hickok, a classic Old Time Radio Western series that transports listeners to the rugged American frontier. This thrilling drama, set in the 1940s, chronicles the adventures of the legendary cowboy and lawman, Wild Bill Hickok, as he navigates the challenges of frontier justice and law enforcement. 📻 Each episode features captivating tales of adventure, featuring Wild Bill and his companions as they confront outlaws, protect innocent settlers, and uphold the law in a lawless land. Expect a blend of action, suspense, and the spirit of the Wild West, with stories that...

Step into the whimsical world of The Importance of Being Earnest, a timeless comedy of manners that showcases the folly of social conventions. In this delightful tale, two charming young men adopt the name Ernest to win the hearts of their beloveds, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and unexpected revelations. First performed on February 14, 1895, at Londons St. James’ Theatre, this play is celebrated by critics and audiences alike as one of the wittiest works in the English language. (Summary from Wikipedia.org)

“Who can help laughing when an ordinary journalist seriously proposes to limit the subject-matter at the disposal of the artist?”“We are dominated by journalism.... Journalism governs for ever and ever.”[/i]One of the nastiest of the British tabloids was founded a year too late to join in the moral panic generated to accompany Oscar Wilde’s court appearances in 1895. Yet there was no shortage of hypocritical journalists posing as moral arbiters to the nation, then as now.This compendium work - skillfully assembled by the editor, Stuart Mason - ends with transcript of Wilde’s first ...

Robert Sherard was Oscar Wilde's friend of 20 years and first biographer. The Story of an Unhappy Friendship was the first of his four biographies of the Irish playwright and wit. - Summary by Rob Board

The Wild Duck (1884), originally titled Vildanden in Norwegian, is widely regarded as Henrik Ibsens masterpiece, showcasing his unparalleled complexity in storytelling. The play follows Gregers Werle, a young man who returns to his hometown after years away, reuniting with his childhood friend, Hjalmar Ekdal. As the narrative unfolds, Gregers uncovers the hidden truths lurking beneath the surface of the Ekdal familys seemingly happy life. He becomes obsessed with revealing these secrets—truths that include his fathers scandalous past, a wrongful conviction of another man due to his fathers ...

The most renowned and wittiest of Oscar Wilde's comedies, The Importance of Being Earnest ridicules Victorian sensibilities and is still strikingly relevant to this day. This full-cast audio adaptation featuring Tim Brooke-Taylor as Lady Bracknell is unique yet at the same time reassuringly familiar, with wonderful performances from the Offstage Theatre Group.

Norrie Ford, wrongfully convicted of murder, seizes a chance to escape and finds himself saved by a mysterious girl known as the Wild Olive. She helps him forge a new life under an assumed name in Argentina, where he thrives and even becomes engaged. But when he returns to New York for work, fate intervenes, bringing him face-to-face with the Wild Olive once again. Will their paths intertwine once more? (Summary by Simon Evers)

The Wild Duck (Vilanden) is a tragedy with comic episodes. Ibsen himself characterized the play as a tragicomedy. It depicts ordinary life realistically instead of romantically and sentimentally, a revolutionary concept in Ibsen's time. The play is now generally acknowledged as one of Ibsen's supreme accomplishments.

Lights Out follows the disappearance of the Starship Athena and what happened onboard.

The Picture Of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. The Picture of Dorian Gray is the only published novel by Oscar Wilde, appearing as the lead story in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine on 20 June 1890, printed as the July 1890 issue of this magazine. Wilde later revised this edition, making several alterations, and adding new chapters; the amended version was published by Ward, Lock, and Company in April 1891. The novel tells of a young man named Dorian Gray, the subject of a painting by artist Basil Hallward. Basil is impressed by Dorian's beauty and becomes infatuated with him, believing his beauty ...

LibriVox recording of The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde.Source: https://archive.org/details/dorian_gray_librivox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.