Oscar Wilde's library card reissued 130 years after being revoked over gay conviction
Oscar Wilde's library card reissued 130 years after being revoked over gay conviction
The celebrated Irish writer had his pass revoked in 1895 after being imprisoned for a gay relationship.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, with the core claim of Oscar Wilde's library card being reissued supported by multiple sources. The article presents the information in a straightforward manner, with minimal observable bias. However, the snippet lacks depth and context, relying on the reader's prior knowledge of the event.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Oscar Wilde's library card reissued 130 years after being revoked over gay conviction.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms the reissuing of Oscar Wilde's library card 130 years after it was revoked due to his conviction.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms the reissuing of Oscar Wilde's library card 130 years after it was revoked due to his conviction.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms the reissuing of Oscar Wilde's library card 130 years after it was revoked due to his conviction.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms the British Library is reinstating Oscar Wilde's reader card 130 years after it was cancelled due to his conviction for gross indecency.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms the reissuing of Oscar Wilde's library card 130 years after it was revoked due to his conviction.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
- Claim: The celebrated Irish writer had his pass revoked in 1895 after being imprisoned for a gay relationship.
- Verification Source #3: States that Oscar Wilde's pass was revoked in 1895 after being imprisoned for a gay relationship.
- Verification Source #4: States the card was cancelled over conviction for gross indecency.
- Assessment: Supported, although source 4 uses the term 'gross indecency' which is a more accurate legal description of the charges.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 all confirm the reissuing of Oscar Wilde's library card 130 years after its revocation.
- Source 4 specifies the reason for revocation as 'conviction for gross indecency'.