Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde
"Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde" is a play by Moises Kaufman that explores the legal battles faced by the famous writer Oscar Wilde in the late 19th century. The play dramatizes the three trials that Wilde underwent after being accused of gross indecency due to his homosexual relationships, which were illegal at the time in Victorian England.
The narrative highlights the societal attitudes towards homosexuality and the impact of these trials on Wilde's life and career. Through a series of courtroom scenes and testimonies, the play reveals the complexities of love, art, and the struggle for personal freedom in a repressive society.