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May 9, 2018 · Discover six of Oscar Wilde's best poems, from elegies to eroticism, from mythology to decadence. Learn about the influences, contexts, and themes of his verse, from 'Requiescat' to 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol'.
Browse and read the poems of Oscar Wilde, an Irish poet, playwright, and novelist. Explore his lyrical beauty, wit, satire, and themes of love, loss, and art.
No name is more inextricably bound to the aesthetic movement of the 1880s and 1890s in England than that of Oscar Wilde. This connection results as much from the lurid details of his life as from his considerable contributions to English literature.
- The Grave of Keats. ‘The Grave of Keats’ by Oscar Wilde describes the physical state of Keats’ grave and the emotional impact that his short life had on England.
- Sonnet to Liberty. In Wilde’s contemplative verse, the speaker addresses Liberty directly, revealing a complex relationship with the concept—both critical and intimately connected, a force that has historically driven humanity to rise against tyranny.
- Her Voice. ‘Her Voice’ by Oscar Wilde is told by a speaker who is having to accept the end of a relationship she once vowed to uphold for eternity. 'Her Voice' by Oscar Wilde is a poignant reflection on the end of a relationship and the enduring nature of personal essence.
- The Ballad of Reading Gaol. ‘The Ballad of Reading Gaol’ is a scathing critique of the penal system and an exploration of complex human emotions. 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol' by Oscar Wilde is a poignant critique of the penal system, drawn from his own incarceration and a fellow prisoner's execution.
Mar 31, 2013 · A collection of Wilde's poems from 1878 to 1898, including The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Ravenna. Edited by Robert Ross, with a bibliography and contents page.
Read the poems of Oscar Wilde, the Irish writer and wit who was imprisoned for homosexuality. Explore his themes of love, beauty, and social criticism in works such as The Ballad of Reading Gaol, Her Voice, and A Vision.
Endymion. Oscar Wilde. 1854 –. 1900. (for music) The apple trees are hung with gold, And birds are loud in Arcady, The sheep lie bleating in the fold, The wild goat runs across the wold,
