'For we did not meet in the holy night
But in the shameful day.'
Enjoy this epic poem!
Words of the day:
Rigadoon - A lively dance in duple or quadruple time
Parricide - Murder of a near relative
Seneschal - A steward
Gyves - Shackles
Demirep - A woman of doubtful reputation
Caiaphas - High-Priest from the time of Christ
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Music is 'Lazarus' from Dominic's 2021 piano album 'Songs for John' Copyright 2021-2025. All rights reserved.
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:46) Everett's portrayal in the film
(02:08) In this edition....
(02:47) Wilde was moved from Wandsworth to HMP Reading
(04:06) Several words of the day
(05:17) The poem in full: 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol'
