Author Oscar Wilde Gets Back His Library Card Over A Century After His Death
17 October 2025

Author Oscar Wilde Gets Back His Library Card Over A Century After His Death

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When Oscar Wilde was jailed for, "gross indecency," a 19th century euphemism for gay sex, his library card was revoked. 130 years later, the British Library has re-issued it to his grandson.

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