Trials of Oscar Wilde
Thursday 14 February 1895 was the triumphant opening night of The Importance of Being Earnest and the zenith of Wilde''s career. Less than 100 days later, he found himself a common prisoner sentenced to two years hard labour. So what happened during the trials and what did Wilde say? Was he persecuted or the author of his own downfall? Using the actual words spoken in court, we can feel what it wa...
Thursday 14 February 1895 was the triumphant opening night of The Importance of Being Earnest and the zenith of Wilde''s career. Less than 100 days later, he found himself a common prisoner sentenced to two years hard labour. So what happened during the trials and what did Wilde say? Was he persecuted or the author of his own downfall? Using the actual words spoken in court, we can feel what it wa...
