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The Ballad of Reading Gaol
Written by Oscar Wilde
Narrated by Roy Macready
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About this audiobook
The Ballad of Reading Gaol was written by Oscar Wilde in France where he was in exile after his release from Reading Gaol. Wilde had been imprisoned and sentenced to two years hard labour.
A hanging took place while Wilde was incarcerated and the poem is the narrative of the execution.
Public Domain (P)2016 Spiders' House Audio/Roy Macready
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Oscar Wilde
Born in Ireland in 1856, Oscar Wilde was a noted essayist, playwright, fairy tale writer and poet, as well as an early leader of the Aesthetic Movement. His plays include: An Ideal Husband, Salome, A Woman of No Importance, and Lady Windermere's Fan. Among his best known stories are The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Canterville Ghost.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is such a lyrical poem about such a bleak topic.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This reading was so eloquently done that, not as before, had a complete understanding of this poem like never before. This reading will, undoubtedly, help with my English Education board and I will all the better for experiencing this magnificent work which showcases the true nature and feeling of being incarcerated. Thank you!!