The Ballad of Reading Gaol: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a poem by Oscar Wilde, written in exile in Berneval-le-Grand and Naples, after his release from HM Prison Reading on 19 May 1897. Wilde had been incarcerated in Reading after being convicted of gross indecency with other men in 1895 and sentenced to two years' hard labour in prison.
Quick facts about The Ballad of Reading Gaol
- Title: The Ballad of Reading Gaol
- Author: Oscar Wilde
- First published: 1896
- Genre: fiction, general, english poetry, poetry (poetic works by one author)
- OpenLibrary ID: OL8271329W
Where to read The Ballad of Reading Gaol
The Ballad of Reading Gaol by Oscar Wilde is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Ballad of Reading Gaol about?
*The Ballad of Reading Gaol* is a poem by Oscar Wilde, written in exile in Berneval-le-Grand and Naples, after his release from HM Prison Reading on 19 May 1897.
Who wrote The Ballad of Reading Gaol?
The Ballad of Reading Gaol was written by Oscar Wilde.
When was The Ballad of Reading Gaol published?
The Ballad of Reading Gaol was first published in 1896.
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