Project Gutenberg 2012-02-18 Public domain in the USA. 713 Grolleau, Charles 1867 1940 The Trial of Oscar Wilde, from the Shorthand Reports Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "The Trial of Oscar Wilde" from the Shorthand Reports by Charles Grolleau is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work recounts the infamous trial of Oscar Wilde, a prominent playwright and poet in Victorian England, who faced prosecution for his homosexual relationships. The content delves into Wilde's life, the societal implications of his actions, and the ensuing scandal that culminated in his conviction and imprisonment. At the start of this account, readers are introduced to the background of Oscar Wilde and the societal landscape that culminated in his trial. The narrative outlines Wilde's eccentric character, highlighting his flamboyant lifestyle and controversial relationships, particularly with Lord Alfred Douglas, which drew the ire of the upper classes. Grolleau describes Wilde's descent from celebrity status to a convicted felon, detailing how his love for beauty and art clashed with the sullying societal norms of the time. The text sets a dramatic tone as it prepares the reader for a thorough exploration of the events leading to Wilde's trial and the profound repercussions of his actions on his life and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/38916/38916-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 -- Trials, litigation, etc. Taylor, Alfred, 1862 or 1863- -- Trials, litigation, etc. Queensberry, John Sholto Douglas, Marquis of, 1844-1900 -- Trials, litigation, etc. Trials (Slander) -- Great Britain KD Text Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: Gender & Sexuality Studies 300656 2025-08-15T16:07:17.722981 text/html 310754 2021-01-08T13:44:06 text/html 320166 2025-08-15T16:07:22.661980 application/epub+zip 321843 2025-08-15T16:07:18.509982 application/epub+zip 133670 2025-08-15T16:07:18.124987 application/epub+zip 413789 2025-08-15T16:07:25.529481 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 387300 2025-08-15T16:07:22.223934 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 202881 2022-09-17T17:27:45.725812 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247015 2025-08-15T16:07:16.833996 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 246542 2021-01-08T13:44:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 246539 2021-01-08T13:44:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21107 2025-08-15T16:07:25.686420 application/rdf+xml 11113 2025-08-15T16:07:18.205978 image/jpeg 1964 2025-08-15T16:07:18.166961 image/jpeg 93847 2021-01-08T13:44:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 294186 2021-01-08T13:44:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 93601 2021-01-08T13:44:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 300948 2025-08-15T16:07:17.814955 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog