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PIT OF SHAME: THE REAL BALLAD OF READING GAOL

Book • 2007
This book provides a comprehensive history of Reading Prison, drawing from the author's access to official records and the Execution Log. It explores the prison's significance, particularly through Oscar Wilde's experiences and his famous poem 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol'.

The book covers various aspects of the prison's history, including notable inmates and significant events.

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