Oscar Wilde's Trials
What price did Oscar Wilde pay for being himself?
4.1 (36)
37 mins
Explore the life of Oscar Wilde, whose charm and courage defied Victorian morality. Discover how his trial for loving another man exposed society’s cruelty and double standards. Learn about his fall from glory to exile, where suffering became his greatest art.
Ep 1:
The Card That Doomed a Genius
At the height of fame, Oscar Wilde receives a scandalous accusation that sets in motion a doomed lawsuit, exposing his forbidden love and Victorian society's brutal codes.
Ep 2:
Wilde on Trial: Love Exposed
Wilde's libel case against Queensberry turns into his own trial, as private letters and poetry become weapons that shatter his reputation in a packed, hostile courtroom.
Discussions (12)
Jonas
Level 7 · 8 mo agoI disagree with framing Bosie as the sole villain. Wilde was the older man and chased that lifestyle. IMO blaming the younger man absolves Wilde of the arrogance that actually caused his downfall.
Elbert
Level 8 · 8 mo agoNever sue for libel if the accusation is true.
Donald
Level 9 · 8 mo agoBosie was a dumpster fire.
