Children in Prison

Oscar Wilde

Description

While Oscar Wilde is now strongly associated with the tone of whimsy that imbues his breezy, effortlessly witty epigrams and essays, the Irish writer and playwright was also a serious thinker who, having been sentenced to two years of hard labor as a punishment for his homosexuality, was deeply engaged with the social issues of his day. This essay, penned as a letter to a newspaper soon after Wilde's release from prison, takes up the moral issue of penal sentences for juveniles, a question that still has great relevance today.

Sujets

• Droit et juridique

Informations

• Publié par: The Floating Press
• Date de parution: 01 mars 2013
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781775562382
• Langue: English

Extrait

CHILDREN IN PRISON
AND OTHER CRUELTIES OF PRISON LIFE
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OSCAR WILDE
 
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Children in Prison And Other Cruelties of Prison Life First published in 1897 ISBN 978-1-77556-238-2 © 2013 The Floating Press and its licensors. All rights reserved. While every effort has been used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in The Floating Press edition of this book, The Floating Press does not assume liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in this book. The Floating Press does not accept responsibility for loss suffered as a result of reliance upon the accuracy or currency of information contained in this book. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Many suitcases look alike. Visit www.thefloatingpress.com
Contents
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Publishers' Note Some Cruelties of Prison Life