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The Ballad of Reading Gaol

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Composed after his release from the titular prison whilst he was in exile in Berneval-le-Grand, this poem deals with the hanging at Reading Goal of Charles Thomas Wooldridge, a 30-year-old man who was imprisoned for cutting his wife's throat. Within the poem, Wilde narrates the execution in full and explores the brutal nature of the punishment t...

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781528718288
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 52
  • Published:
  • September 7, 2020
  • Dimensions:
  • 102x152x3 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 41 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: February 28, 2025

Description of The Ballad of Reading Gaol

Composed after his release from the titular prison whilst he was in exile in Berneval-le-Grand, this poem deals with the hanging at Reading Goal of Charles Thomas Wooldridge, a 30-year-old man who was imprisoned for cutting his wife's throat. Within the poem, Wilde narrates the execution in full and explores the brutal nature of the punishment t...

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