An Ideal Husband
Oscar Wilde
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
An Ideal Husband is an 1895 comedy by Oscar Wilde which revolves around blackmail and political corruption, and touches on the themes of public and private honor. The action is set in London, in "the present", and takes place within a single day. "Sooner or later," Wilde notes, "we shall all have to pay for what we do." But he adds that, "No one should be entirely judged by their past." (Summary from Wikipedia)
Characters:
Narrator – Read by Alex Foster
The Earl Of Caversham, K.G. – Read by Linton
Viscount Goring, his son – Read by John Gonzalez
Sir Robert Chiltern, Bart., Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs – Read by David Barnes
Vicomte De Nanjac, Attache at the French Embassy in London – Read by Juho Fröjd
Mr. Montford – Read by Matthew Walton
Mason, Butler to Sir Robert Chiltern – Read by Hugh McGuire
Phipps, Lord Goring’s servant – Read by Juho Fröjd
James, footman – Read by Read by Chris Goringe
Harold, footman – Read by Zachary Brewster-Geisz
Lady Chiltern – Read by Kristin Hughes
Lady Markby – Read by Heather Barnett
The Countess Of Basildon – Read by JemmaBlythe
Mrs. Marchmont – Read by Ezwa
Miss Mabel Chiltern, Sir Robert Chiltern’s sister – Read by Ophelia Darcy
Mrs. Cheveley – Read by Betsie Bush
Project Editor – Paula Berinstein (3 hr 17 min)
Chapters
| Act 1 | 57:18 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Act 2 | 55:06 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Act 3 | 45:20 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Act 4 | 39:24 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Reviews
Lori K
I didn't see this as a comedy but as an interesting drama. The moral is to not only tell the truth but to be open. One part did bother me though. Why didn't Goring use his same threat again? It had just worked a minute earlier & would've worked again. I wish I could ask Wilde about it. It's still an enjoyable listen!
fun story
princesamee
volume is different in each character
another triumph! great reading clear and entertaining !
janice
Another superior work by Oscar Wilde. The dramatic reading was heartfelt and thoroughly amusing! A worth while read.
marvellous story the reading needs improvement
Nev Abrom
The story is beautiful, cheerful and has a sweet happy end. What I disliked was the fact, that the reading wasn't levelled up - some of the recordings are quieter than other and this makes it difficult to just enjoy. Other than that I love it.
One of Wilde's most enjoyable...
A. Rawson
It's a great change of pace to hear a play instead of watching it. If only audio was easier to balance between all the readers. Otherwise a great listen.
THAT was an excellent production!
Darlene Boda
A charming story, very well performed. Bravo to all involved, this is the best group reading of Librivox volunteers that I have yet experienced
Sparky
SPARKY
I am an Oscar Wilde fan... Have lived years in England...find British humor enjoyable... Charming for it's 18 th century mores... Enjoyed this immensely...characters good... Reader excellent
A delightful little book. The readers were all so charming.
rex ritz
A delightful little book. The readers were all so charming. Thank you kind gentlemen and ladies