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Oscar Wilde (Volume 5, Episode 8) Part Two


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In March of 1895, Oscar Wilde enjoyed fame and fortune as one of Britain’s foremost literary figures.  Only four months later he was inprisoned for the crime of “gross indecency,” convicted of violating Britain’s laws against same sex relationships.  Upon his release, he exiled himself to France, his career in ruins and never saw his family again. Unfortunately, their reunion was so successful that both men began contemplating running off to Naples, the consequences be … Continue reading Oscar Wilde (Volume 5, Episode 8) Part Two →
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