The Ballad Of Reading Gaol : Kessinger Publishing : 9781169178373 : 1169178375 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a poem written by Oscar Wilde while he was imprisoned in Reading Gaol, a prison in England. The poem is a reflection on the harshness of prison life and the cruelty of the justice system. It tells the story of a man who has been sentenced to death for killing his wife, and the emotions he experiences as he awaits his execution. The poem is divided into six sections, each exploring a different aspect of prison life and the human condition. Wilde's use of vivid imagery and powerful language creates a haunting and thought-provoking work that has become a classic of English literature. The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a powerful indictment of the inhumanity of the prison system and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.And blood and wine were on his hands When they found him with the dead, The poor dead woman whom he loved, And murde