Poems, with The Ballad of Reading Gaol

Oscar Wilde

• Poetry
• Book language: English
• 156 pages

This collection gathers Oscar Wilde's poems, including the 1881 volume, 'The Sphinx,' 'Ravenna,' and 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol.' The poems range from lyrical and aesthetic pieces to meditations on liberty, suffering, and prison life, with the title ballad reflecting on capital punishment and mercy. Listen for Wilde's musical verse and his blend of beauty, wit, and sorrow.

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Text source: gutenberg.org · The work is in the public domain.