I learned a lot about Wilde himself, about the era, and about the origin of the idea of an individual being a homosexual. It is an offence for a man to commit an act of gross between men. THE STORY: In early 1895, the Marquess of Queensberry, the father of Wilde's young lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, left a card at Wilde's club bearing the phrase posing somdomite. A real stunner of play; I can only imagine what it is like to see it staged.

It was an interesting insight into a trial that showed the hypocrisy of Victorian society, but I've came out of it with the same opinion I had before: Oscar Wilde was fantastic and didn't deserve any of this shit. IF you know the history of Oscar Wilde, the question of what was he thinking doesn’t apply to his romantic affairs, but the lawsuit and following trials.

Books to Borrow. Apparently high school students should be sheltered from all literature that deals with subjects that should be considered taboo. I'm really glad the teacher defended her choice all the way to the school board. It is written in a lively and approachable style and, as such, is of interest to academics and students engaged in the study of deviance, law, criminology, sociology, criminal justice, socio-legal studies, and history. [4.5] GOD this was so good i love oscar wilde so much. It really shows how much Wilde changed the way we think, the way we read, and the way we identify. In exploring the issues associated with this highly controversial area, author Jeremy Harris Lipschultz makes headway toward an understanding of how indecency, as communication on the fringes of social norms, functions in defining free expression through specific types of speech. I wouldn't trade the experience I had with this show and this incredible text for anything in the world. Alan Turing also pleaded guilty to the charge of gross indecency. While the philosophy of this play is probably better digested by reading, I think the format (drawn directly from source material) probably is more engaging on the stage than the page. Internet Archive Books.

Start by marking “Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde” as Want to Read: Error rating book. I would still love to see it performed. "A truth ceases to be true when more than one person believes in it. The book shows how and why broadcasting has evolved from the ribald antics of the Roaring 20's to today’s streaming cybersex, contrasting the standards and actions of the FCC v. the First Amendment amidst the over-the-air and in-the-court battles of over-the-top radio. It's not overly done, it's straightforward, it's poignant and its beautifully written. Download and Read online Indecency, ebooks in PDF, epub, Tuebl Mobi, Kindle Book.Get Free Indecency Textbook and unlimited access to our library by … *laughs nervously* Hamlet has been my favorite play for so long that reading this has honestly given me an existential crisis about whether, when considering my favorite plays, I should put Shakespeare in his own category or not. Obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment and therefore may be banned.

What may appear to be “dirty discourse” to some may be considered to be laudable satire to others. Without reading it again I couldn't tell you for the life of me what I thought of the writing style or if the turn of phrase was intelligent and witty. Paul Krassner's style of personal journalism constantly blurs the line between the observer and the participant. Bertie has no idea of Rosemary's true feelings for him because she's too afraid to open-up, for fear of losing him altogether.

Harrowing, of course, but to read Wilde's famous wit, his incredible retorts, and his amazing timing was such a pleasure. It's a worthwhile read; written in the style of documentary theater. Apparently Michael Emerson starred in this show and I need to see that immediately. PDF Download Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde Review I've been thinking recently that, as much as I am enjoying the deliciously summery YA fantasy novels, they aren't really giving me useful information about living me life well. An interesting bit of minutiae, where the play centers almost exclusively on the trial, which removes a lot of the interesting details of Wilde's life and relationships as his situation deteriorated ... Read full review, THE STORY: In early 1895, the Marquess of Queensberry, the father of Wilde's young lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, left a card at Wilde's club bearing the phrase posing somdomite. Another problem for Rosemary is that Bertie is a criminal.

I adore everything about this. While obviously a dramatic (fictionalized) piece, it was quite useful in that it told me what I needed to know about the proceedings of a court, and about the late 19th century. I have found the love of my life, am not struggling through high school, and find it highly unlikely that I will bump into any un-dead individuals.And while, I'll keep reading though those series, I also want to make an effort to read books that speak to questions I have in my daily life. I've been thinking recently that, as much as I am enjoying the deliciously summery YA fantasy novels, they aren't really giving me useful information about living me life well. It has exactly the kind of staging I adore. This play covers three trials involving Oscar Wilde - the first was a libel suit brought by Wilde against the Marquess of Queensberry (the one who came up with the boxing rules), who was the father of Wilde's lover, Lord Alfred Douglas; the second was brought against Wilde for "gross indecency with male persons" and ended in a mistrial for a hung jury; the third was the retrial and ended with a guilty verdict and a sentence of two years imprisonment for Wilde. Scanned in China. Dramatists Play Service Inc, 1999 - Drama - 85 pages. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? 2 Reviews. January 27th 1998 She won so, in the end, the whole class won. And then she will break it, just as he broke hers four years ago…. This truly interdisciplinary book utilises socio-legal, historical and criminological research to discuss the practical response of both the police and the judiciary to those caught engaging in public indecency, as well as to highlight the increasing problems faced by moralists during a period of unprecedented technological developments in the fields of visual and aural mass entertainment. Wilde sued the Marquess for criminal libel. The documentary element is fascinating and I hope this trend in theatre continues. And in that sense, this play was even more successful than I had hoped. She won so, in the end, the whole class won. Paperback Author: MoisesKaufman Publisher: VintageBooks. THE STORY: In early 1895, the Marquess of Queensberry, the father of Wilde's young lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, left a card at Wilde's club bearing the phrase posing somdomite. Contents: Summary; Constitutional Principles; Federal Obscenity and Indecency Statues; Cable Television; The Communications Decency Act of 1996; Child Online Protection Act; Child Internet Protection Act; RICO; Wiretaps; The Customs Service Provision; Index. Electronic Media Law is written for mass media students, not for future lawyers, so the text is straightforward and explains "legalese." It has the touches of Moises Kaufmann which have become familiar to me since I co-directed The Laramie Project a couple of years ago, but this script is a little more streamlined, with fewer characters and locations. Moisés Kaufman (born November 21, 1963) is a playwright, director and founder of Tectonic Theater Project. This is one of those plays that is SOOO much better when you experience it on stage than when you read it. It is a funny, moving, and informative depiction of the court cases that brought Wilde from the heights of critical and popular success to the lows of a being a convict and dying in poverty. The defense denounced Wild. Download full Indecency books PDF, EPUB, Tuebl, Textbook, Mobi or read online Indecency anytime and anywhere on any device. So Hamlet doesn't suddenly become #2 because HOLY SHIT THIS PLAY. Concerned with an analysis of sexual offences and sexual behaviour from a variety of perspectives, this work consider the construction and interpretation of relationships between sexual behaviour and the criminal process, by analyzing the criminalization and decriminalization of certain conduct. And If Rosemary didn't have enough on her plate already, she'd probably be more able to handle the abuse she regularly receives from factory 'skirt' and general 'goodtime girl' Babs, who's always accompanied by her two cronies Ruth and Brenda. Kaufman does a great job with this collage of voices from different sources, and of course, Oscar Wilde himself is so wonderfully lyrical and artistic, and this comes through beautifully in his lines. I decided to read this because I needed to read something short as I am anticipating an audiobook hold in rather soon. Indecency 13. A great way to learn about Oscar Wilde's life in an interesting way. These characters and events are based on real stories, tens of thousands of them. Browse the world's largest eBookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader.