The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Other Poems by Oscar Wilde

The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Other Poems

Oscar Wilde

180 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics poetry dark slow-paced
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This poem - originally published anonymously, written after Wilde's two year's hard labour in Reading prison - is the tale of a man who has been sentenced to hang for the murder of the woman he loved. The Ballad of Reading Gaol follows the inmate ...

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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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