EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 33 MIN
The Tragic Downfall of Oscar Wilde
from Strange Sisters Podcast | True Crime, Paranormal, and Spooky Movie Reviews · host Strange Sisters Podcast
In this episode, we explore how celebrated writer Oscar Wilde was imprisoned in 1895 for "gross indecency" due to his relationships with men, a charge rooted in the era's harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Through Wilde's downfall, we examine the broader societal intolerance of queerness in Victorian England and his lasting legacy.
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In this episode, we explore how celebrated writer Oscar Wilde was imprisoned in 1895 for "gross indecency" due to his relationships with men, a charge rooted in the era's harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Through Wilde's downfall, we examine the broader societal intolerance of queerness in Victorian England and his lasting legacy.
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