An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde ~ Full Audiobook [comedy]

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 Ideal Husband reading the part of Lord Goring(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) - Descriptions of Lord Goring(00:17:45) - Lord Goring at the London Club(00:20:44) - The Lady Basildon and Lady Goring(00:24:55) - Mrs. Cheveley said of London society that(00:25:24) - The Invitation to Mrs. Cheveley(00:29:27) - Sir Robert Crocker(00:35:21) - A Letter from the Argentine Scheme(00:39:58) - The Letter of Sir Robert Chiltern(00:42:35) - The First Night at the Chilterns(00:45:51) - The Brooch(00:50:38) - Robert in the Elevator(00:54:47) - The Letter to My Wife(00:55:45) - Sir Robert Chiltern's Love Letter(00:57:24) - THE CONVERSATION WITH ARTHUR CHILTERN(01:03:20) - The Reasons Why I Shouldn't Have Married the Baron(01:09:41) - Robert benedict on the affair(01:12:58) - Robert's Letter to Mrs. Cheveley(01:15:05) - A Letter from the Woman's Liberal(01:19:54) - Lady Chiltern at the Court(01:25:01) - The Lady Chiltern(01:27:54) - Tommy Proposes to Me Again(01:32:19) - The Royal Society(01:33:21) - Lady Markby's Diamond Brooch Found(01:39:29) - The Lady Chiltern's tea(01:41:12) - Mrs. Cheveley at the funeral of her sister(01:46:28) - The Life of Robert Chiltern(01:47:34) - The Lady Chiltern's Letter(01:52:48) - THE BUTLER AT GLORIAN'S HOUSE(01:53:41) - Lord Goring(01:56:31) - Letter from Lady Chiltern to Father(02:00:33) - When My Son Should Get Married(02:03:54) - The Bachelor's Drawing Room(02:08:35) - Mrs. Cheveley in the Drawing Room(02:09:42) - When a Man Deserves a Wife(02:12:46) - Robert's Letter to his Wife(02:16:57) - The Secret Life of Sir Robert Chiltern(02:21:24) - If You Will Marry Me(02:26:50) - Arthur Against Gertrude Chiltern(02:32:34) - Mrs. Cheveley steals Lady Chiltern's letter.(02:37:03) - THE LOVE LETTER FOR ROBERT CHILTERN(02:38:24) - THE LIFE OF ROBERT CHILTERN(02:43:08) - Mr. Chiltern(02:43:56) - The Proposal to Miss Mabel Chiltern(02:48:44) - When You Adore Your Wife(02:50:11) - Lord Goring Proposes to Gertrude(02:51:34) - Mrs. Cheveley Stealing Robert's Letter(02:56:14) - Lord Goring reads his wife's letter(02:59:55) - Robert Chiltern(03:02:55) - Lady Chiltern's letter to the Prime Minister(03:07:23) - Lady Chiltern's Letter to Robert(03:12:21) - Mrs. Cheveley's letter to Sir Robert Chiltern(03:14:34) - An Ideal Husband