He Was Imprisoned For His Sexuality
Oscar Wilde was tried for sodomy by the father of his lover Sir Alfred Douglas at the age of forty-five. After attempting to sue John Douglas for libel, Wilde was convicted of sodomy on the 25th of May 1895. Wilde was sent to Pentonville Prison and forced to do hard labour. Here, Wilde contracted meningitis, which ultimately led to his demise.
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😥 I guess he was born in the wrong era. But still a great writer🌹💗
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Oscar Wilde Quotes... The Truth Sayer
Non-FictionOscar Wilde is without a doubt one of the most outspoken writers ever and here are some of his quotes which will tell you the ugly truth we refuse to acknowledge. This is the ideal sauce book for every wit, public speaker, jokester or raconteur. Ho...
