The Ballad of Reading Gaol
No. of pages 32
Published: 2019
Add this book to your 'I want to read' list!
By clicking here you can add this book to your favourites list. If it is in your School Library it will show up on your account page in colour and you'll be able to download it from there. If it isn't in your school library it will still show up but in grey - that will tell us that maybe it is a book we should add to your school library, and will also remind you to read it if you find it somewhere else!
"The Ballad of Reading Gaol" is a poignant poem by Oscar Wilde, written during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol. The work reflects on the brutal realities of prison life and the human condition, exploring themes of suffering, justice, and redemption. The narrative centers around a fellow inmate, who faces execution for murder. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, Wilde critiques the moral complexities of society and the penal system. The poem ultimately serves as a meditation on the nature of crime, punishment, and the enduring spirit of humanity, highlighting the tragic consequences of tyranny and the quest for compassion. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Independently Published .
Oscar Wilde was born in Ireland in 1854 and is known for his poetry, plays and the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray . He died in Paris in 1900.
