The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Other Poems by Oscar Wilde

The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Other Poems

Oscar Wilde

64 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics poetry dark slow-paced
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Born in Dublin in 1854, Oscar Wilde dazzled the salons of his day with supremely witty conversation and his ardent championship of a philosophy of aestheticism. As a writer, he produced The Importance of Being Earnest, one of the finest comedies i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 189 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
dark 70%
emotional 64%
sad 41%
challenging 29%
inspiring 23%
tense 17%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 85% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

N/A: 87% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 87% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 87% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.79

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