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The Ballad of Reading Gaol
Written by Oscar Wilde
Narrated by Roy Macready
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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
Author
Oscar Wilde
OSCAR WILDE (Dublín, 1854–París, 1900), poeta y dramaturgo irlandés, es considerado uno de los más célebres escritores en lengua inglesa de todos los tiempos, tanto por su provocadora personalidad como por su obra. Escribió relatos y novelas, como El retrato de Dorian Gray, poemas como el desgarrador La balada de la cárcel de Reading, y fue enormemente popular en el Londres victoriano por su exitosa producción teatral, como La importancia de llamarse Ernesto, y por su ingenio mordaz y brillante conversación.
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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!!