Episode 310: Oscar Wilde, the Brilliant Playwright
Half-Arsed History2 Kesä 2024

Episode 310: Oscar Wilde, the Brilliant Playwright

In this week's episode, learn all about Oscar Wilde, the famous Anglo-Irish playwright who is still remembered for his dazzling wit, and hear the tragic tale of his downfall due to the harsh social attitudes of the time.


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