The Ballad Of Reading Gaol

The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a poem written by the famous Irish playwright and author Oscar Wilde. The poem was written during the time when Wilde was serving a two-year sentence for homosexuality at the Reading Gaol prison. The poem is a reflection on the harsh realities of prison life and the cruelty of the justice system.The poem is divided into six sections, each of which explores different aspects of prison life. The first section sets the scene and introduces the reader to the prison and its inhabitants. The second section focuses on the prisoners themselves and their experiences of isolation and despair. The third section explores the theme of punishment and the brutal nature of prison life.The fourth section is a reflection on the nature of guilt and the consequences of one's actions. The fifth section is a commentary on the hypocrisy of society and the way in which it judges and condemns those who fall foul of its moral codes. The final section is a lament for the loss of innocence and the hopelessness of the human condition.Overall, The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a powerful and moving work that explores themes of justice, punishment, guilt, and redemption. It is a testament to Wilde's skill as a poet and his ability to capture the essence of the human experience in all its complexity and darkness.And blood and wine were on his hands When they found him with the dead, The poor dead woman whom he loved, And murdered in her bed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.