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LoC No.: 48033420
Title: Children in Prison and Other Cruelties of Prison Life
Note: Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Children in Prison and Other Cruelties of Prison Life" by Oscar Wilde is a poignant letter and critical commentary written in the late 19th century. This work falls under the category of social criticism and reform literature, focusing on the treatment of children within the prison system. Wilde sheds light on the dehumanizing aspects of prison life, especially concerning vulnerable young offenders, highlighting the need for reform and compassion. In this compelling piece, Wilde shares his observations from his own experiences in prison, particularly focusing on the cruel treatment meted out to young children who find themselves incarcerated. He recounts the traumatic experiences of children, such as the stark physical and emotional isolation they endure, as well as the abominable conditions they are subjected to, including hunger and lack of proper care. Wilde emphasizes the ignorance of the system and the cruelty inherent in societal structures that fail to see the humanity in these vulnerable individuals. Through vivid anecdotes, such as the kindness of a warder dismissed for feeding a hungry child, he passionately argues for a reformed approach to dealing with juvenile offenders that prioritizes their well-being and dignity over punitive measures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
EBook No.: 42104
Published: Feb 16, 2013
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Prisons
Subject: Juvenile delinquency
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 48033420
Title: Children in Prison and Other Cruelties of Prison Life
Note: Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Dianna Adair, Paul Clark and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Children in Prison and Other Cruelties of Prison Life" by Oscar Wilde is a poignant letter and critical commentary written in the late 19th century. This work falls under the category of social criticism and reform literature, focusing on the treatment of children within the prison system. Wilde sheds light on the dehumanizing aspects of prison life, especially concerning vulnerable young offenders, highlighting the need for reform and compassion. In this compelling piece, Wilde shares his observations from his own experiences in prison, particularly focusing on the cruel treatment meted out to young children who find themselves incarcerated. He recounts the traumatic experiences of children, such as the stark physical and emotional isolation they endure, as well as the abominable conditions they are subjected to, including hunger and lack of proper care. Wilde emphasizes the ignorance of the system and the cruelty inherent in societal structures that fail to see the humanity in these vulnerable individuals. Through vivid anecdotes, such as the kindness of a warder dismissed for feeding a hungry child, he passionately argues for a reformed approach to dealing with juvenile offenders that prioritizes their well-being and dignity over punitive measures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
EBook No.: 42104
Published: Feb 16, 2013
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Prisons
Subject: Juvenile delinquency
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.