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"The Ballad of Reading Gaol" by Oscar Wilde has a total of 834 words.
The cast of Ballad of Reading Gaol - 1993 includes: Quentin Crisp as Narrator
"The Ballad of Reading Gaol" is a poem written by Oscar Wilde while in jail.
Ballad of Reading Gaol - 1993 was released on: USA: 26 October 1993 (Baltimore Lesbian and Gay Film Festival)
Abraham Horodisch has written: 'Buch und Buchdruckpresse im Druckersignet des 15. und 16. Jahrhunderts' 'Oscar Wilde's Ballad of Reading Gaol'
Oscar Wilde was sent to Reading Gaol in England after being convicted of gross indecency in 1895. He served two years of hard labor before being released.
One of Oscar Wilde's famous poems is "The Ballad of Reading Gaol," written while he was in prison. This poem reflects on the harsh realities of life and the punishment of criminals through a story of a man executed for murder.
To Wilde, the convicts have an existence not worth living. They carry out their tasks and each day, "is like a year." They are already 'dead', and he refers to their cells as numbered tombs. Executing one of the convicts is simply killing the dead. This ballad, when compared to Wilde's great plays, shows how the trials and imprisonment truly impacted him and his views on life.
To write a reflection on a ballad, start by analyzing the themes, characters, and emotions depicted in the ballad. Reflect on your personal connection to the ballad and how it made you feel or think. Consider the deeper message or moral that the ballad conveys and how it relates to your own experiences. Conclude by summarizing your thoughts and highlighting the impact that the ballad had on you.
Yes, "Lean on Me" can be classified as a ballad. It is a slow, sentimental song that conveys a message of support and unity, often featuring emotional lyrics and a simple melody.
Repetition in a ballad can create a sense of rhythm and familiarity, emphasizing key themes or emotions. It can help to reinforce the narrative and make the central message of the ballad more memorable to the audience. Additionally, repetition can evoke a sense of tradition and oral storytelling, connecting the ballad to its historical roots.
A ballad typically consists of three or four-line stanzas with alternating rhyme schemes. The number of stanzas in a ballad can vary, but they often tell a story or convey a message through narrative poetry.