About the Audiobook
The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a poem by Oscar Wilde, written in exile after his release from Reading Gaol in 1897. It describes the execution of a fellow inmate and reflects on the brutality of the penal system and the universal nature of guilt.
Key Characters
- C.T. Wooldridge
Themes & Mood
TragicHauntingPowerful
Frequently Asked Questions
Did he write it in prison?
This specific edition of "Ballad of Reading Gaol" is narrated by LibriVox Volunteers and is part of the LibriVox public domain collection. It offers a complete and faithful representation of the original text by Oscar Wilde.
What does 'Each man kills the thing he loves' mean?
This specific edition of "Ballad of Reading Gaol" is narrated by LibriVox Volunteers and is part of the LibriVox public domain collection. It offers a complete and faithful representation of the original text by Oscar Wilde.
Is it sad?
This specific edition of "Ballad of Reading Gaol" is narrated by LibriVox Volunteers and is part of the LibriVox public domain collection. It offers a complete and faithful representation of the original text by Oscar Wilde.