This collection of Oscar Wilde's greatest poems, including The Ballad of Reading Gaol and The Burden of Itys, is at times touching, optimistic, heart-breaking and thought-provoking.

Wilde draws upon his own experiences as well as themes such as mythology and individuality to add colour to his poems.

Oscar Wilde's satirical, witty and observant voice made his poems indispensable during the Aesthetic period, and they continue to captivate readers to this day.
 
He was and still is a celebrated playwright, poet and novelist.