Oscar Wilde's trials

Oscar Wilde, a renowned writer, faced two significant trials in 1895. Initially, he sued the Marquess of Queensberry for libel after the Marquess accused him of being homosexual. Wilde lost the case, leading to his own arrest for "gross indecency" due to his relationships with men, which were illegal at the time. The second trial resulted in Wilde's conviction and a sentence of two years of hard labor. These trials not only destroyed his career but also reflected the societal attitudes toward homosexuality in Victorian England. Wilde's experiences highlighted the harsh realities of legal and social persecution.