The Ballad of Reading Gaol
This edition presents Oscar Wilde`s powerful and poignant poem, "The Ballad of Reading Gaol." The ballad chronicles the brutal execution of Charles Thomas Woold
This edition presents Oscar Wilde`s powerful and poignant poem, "The Ballad of Reading Gaol." The ballad chronicles the brutal execution of Charles Thomas Wooldridge, a fellow inmate at Reading Gaol, and reflects on themes of crime, punishment, and societal injustice. Written during Wilde’s own imprisonment, the poem offers a stark and unforgettable glimpse into the human condition.
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