Oscar Wilde was imprisoned for ‘gross indecency’ and wrote while incarcerated.
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Wilde was convicted in 1895 under laws criminalizing homosexuality and imprisoned for two years. During and after incarceration, he produced major work, including De Profundis, a long letter reflecting on suffering and identity.
🤯 "Oscar Wilde was imprisoned for ‘gross indecency’ and wrote while incarcerated — art thriving under pressure."