Content & Trigger Warnings for The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1896)
4 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1896) contains 4 content warnings : Wrongful imprisonment, Confined spaces (claustrophobia), Gore / graphic violence, Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
The most severe warning is for Wrongful imprisonment (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Wrongful imprisonment | 4/5 | Depicted | Oscar Wilde's poem reflects on prison life and the execution of a fellow prisoner, drawn from his own imprisonment |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Confined spaces (claustrophobia) | 3/5 | Depicted | Prison confinement vividly described |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gore / graphic violence | 3/5 | Depicted | Execution and death vividly described in the poem |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 2/5 | Referenced | Despair and suffering of condemned prisoners |
Other
4/5Depicted
Oscar Wilde's poem reflects on prison life and the execution of a fellow prisoner, drawn from his own imprisonment
Phobias & Sensory
Violence & Physical Harm
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