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SELECTED POEMS Oscar Wilde 1854–1900

Oscar Wilde

1854–1900 · Ireland · Victorian

The Irish wit and playwright of The Importance of Being Earnest also wrote fairy tales and poems. His Ballad of Reading Gaol, written after his release from prison, is a powerful plea for compassion.

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Poems by Oscar Wilde

Public-domain poems, free to read and print.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Oscar Wilde’s poems free to read?

Yes. Oscar Wilde’s poems are in the public domain, and you can read 2 of them here or as a flip book.

What are Oscar Wilde’s best-known works?

Poems (1881), The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1898).

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