Poems, with The Ballad of Reading Gaol
Versatile Verses: A Victorian Poetic CollectionBy Oscar Wilde
Length2h 55m
About this audiobook
In "Poems, with The Ballad of Reading Gaol," Oscar Wilde intricately weaves a tapestry of beauty and despair, employing rich imagery and lyrical finesse that crystallizes his exploration of love, morality, and societal constraints. The collection, particularly the harrowing titular ballad, reflects Wilde's acute observations of human suffering and the social injustices of his time, encapsulated within a poignant narrative that merges personal turmoil with a broader critique of Victorian society. Through vivid motifs and a musicality that resonates throughout, Wilde captures the emotional voltage of his themes, inviting readers into a complex interplay between art and life. Oscar Wilde, an iconic figure of the late 19th century, was profoundly shaped by his experiences with imprisonment and societal ostracism. His relationships, most notably with men, and the subsequent trial for 'gross indecency,' imprinted a sense of urgency and depth upon his work. "The Ballad of Reading Gaol" is particularly significant, as it emerges from his own agonizing confinement, transforming personal anguish into universal contemplation of justice and humanity. This moving collection is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the intersections of art and philosophy, personal experience and critique of social norms. Wilde'Äôs lyrical genius combined with the poignant themes in this collection makes it an essential addition to the canon of literary masterpieces that remain relevant today.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1SONNET
26A VISION
2EASTER DAY
27IMPRESSION DE VOYAGE
3E TENEBRIS
28THE GRAVE OF SHELLEY
4VITA NUOVA
29IMPRESSIONS DE THÉÂTRE
5MADONNA MIA
30FABIEN DEI FRANCHI
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6THE NEW HELEN
31PHÈDRE
7THE BURDEN OF ITYS
32WRITTEN AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE
8WIND FLOWERS
33PANTHEA
9IMPRESSION DU MATIN
34THE FOURTH MOVEMENT
10MAGDALEN WALKS
35IMPRESSION
11ATHANASIA
36AT VERONA
12SERENADE
37APOLOGIA
13ENDYMION
38QUIA MULTUM AMAVI
14LA BELLA DONNA DELLA MIA MENTE
39SILENTIUM AMORIS
15CHANSON
40HER VOICE
16CHARMIDES
41MY VOICE
17FLOWERS OF GOLD
42TÆDIUM VITÆ
18IMPRESSIONS
43HUMANITAD
19THE GRAVE OF KEATS
44FLOWER OF LOVE: ΓΛΥΚΥΠΙΚΡΟΣ ΕΡΩΣ
20THEOCRITUS
45UNCOLLECTED POEMS
21IN THE GOLD ROOM
46FROM SPRING DAYS TO WINTER
22BALLADE DE MARGUERITE
47TRISTITÆ
23THE DOLE OF THE KING’S DAUGHTER
48THE TRUE KNOWLEDGE
24AMOR INTELLECTUALIS
49IMPRESSIONS
25SANTA DECCA
50I LE JARDIN
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