The Ballad of Reading Gaol by Oscar Wilde

The Ballad of Reading Gaol

Oscar Wilde

37 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics poetry reflective slow-paced

Description

This dramatically illustrated collector's edition marks the centenary of Oscar Wilde's release from prison in 1898 and the publication of his anguished poetic masterpiece. One hundred years after his release from Reading Gaol, the life and work of...

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Moods

dark 76%
emotional 74%
sad 53%
reflective 46%
tense 15%
mysterious 10%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
informative 5%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 36%
fast 36%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 30% | N/A: 30% | Character: 25% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

N/A: 38% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 45% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 40% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | N/A: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%

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