The Real Trial of Oscar Wilde

The First Uncensored Transcript of the Trial of Oscar Wilde Vs. John Douglas, Marquess of Queensberry, 1895

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• Merlin Holland

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• 340 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Biografien
• Geschichte
• Historisches Thema
• Sachliteratur
• Wahre Geschichten

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The narrative centers on Oscar Wilde's tumultuous relationship with Lord Alfred "Bosie" Douglas and the ensuing legal battles following a libel suit against Bosie's father. The publication of uncensored trial transcripts reveals Wilde's eloquence during his trials for "gross indecency," showcasing his intellectual brilliance amidst a harrowing fall from grace. This work serves as both a historical document and a poignant affirmation of the right to love freely, capturing the societal struggles of Wilde's time.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• Einband: Paperback