The Trial of Oscar Wilde, From the Shorthand Reports

By Charles Grolleau

"The Trial of Oscar Wilde: From the Shorthand Reports" offers a powerful and unsettling glimpse into a pivotal moment in legal and social history. This meticulously prepared edition presents the original shorthand reports from the infamous libel and sodomy trials of Oscar Wilde.

Anonymous at the time of publication, this record details the dramatic courtroom confrontations and legal arguments that led to Wilde's downfall. Readers will encounter the raw transcripts of the proceedings, shedding light on the laws and societal attitudes toward homosexuality in Victorian England.

A significant historical document, "The Trial of Oscar Wilde" provides unparalleled access to the legal intricacies and personal drama surrounding these landmark cases. Explore the complexities of slander law, the prevailing prejudices of the era, and the tragic consequences for one of literature's most celebrated figures. This book stands as a stark reminder of a time when personal lives were subject to intense public scrutiny and legal persecution.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023332493
• ISBN13: 9781023332491
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"