The Ballad of Reading Gaol - Wilde, Oscar
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"The Ballad of Reading Gaol" by Oscar Wilde is a powerful and enduring poem reflecting on imprisonment, penitence, and suffering. Inspired by Wilde's own experiences in Reading Gaol, the poem offers a stark social criticism of the Victorian prison system and the dehumanizing conditions endured by its inmates. Through vivid imagery and poignant reflection, Wilde explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the shared humanity of both the condemned and those who condemn. This historical text remains a relevant and moving exploration of the human condition, offering a timeless meditation on justice,…mehr

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"The Ballad of Reading Gaol" by Oscar Wilde is a powerful and enduring poem reflecting on imprisonment, penitence, and suffering. Inspired by Wilde's own experiences in Reading Gaol, the poem offers a stark social criticism of the Victorian prison system and the dehumanizing conditions endured by its inmates. Through vivid imagery and poignant reflection, Wilde explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the shared humanity of both the condemned and those who condemn. This historical text remains a relevant and moving exploration of the human condition, offering a timeless meditation on justice, compassion, and the psychological toll of incarceration. A significant work of European poetry and a compelling piece of true crime literature, "The Ballad of Reading Gaol" continues to resonate with its profound insights into the nature of suffering and the search for meaning within confinement. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.