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Ep 69 - The Importance of Being Earnest (Oscar Wilde)

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Oscar Wilde's Downfall and Trial

This chapter explores the events leading up to Oscar Wilde's downfall and his subsequent trial. It delves into the influence of Lord Alfred Douglas, the harassment from Douglas's father, the political and legal climate for homosexuality in England, and the trial that turned into a trial against Wilde himself.

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