As a literary genius and master of wit, Oscar Wilde has fascinated the world since he first started writing. There is one area of his life, however, which remained in obscurity until the 1940s, and which continues to be a mystery: The horrifying death of his half-sisters.
The existence of Emily and Mary Wilde, the illegitimate daughters of Sir William Wilde, was kept hidden from…
Source: The Strange Secret Behind the Tragic Deaths of Oscar Wilde’s Half-Sisters | Atlas Obscura
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What a terrible tragedy, repeated when the girls names were changed to obfuscate their deaths instead of acknowledging and mourning them.
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Never knew of this and I’ve always been an eager reader of all Wilde.. Very sad. Thanks for sharing, Sarah!
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Such a sad death for the two neglected sisters. Even now, there are issues over the safety of Halloween costumes. We never learn…
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Very interesting, yet so sad.
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Flammable crinoline, lead makeup and powder, suffocating corsets–gosh, how did any women survive. Thanks for sharing. I didn’t know about this story.
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We don’t know we’re born really, do we?
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What an interesting article! Never heard of this.
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Nor had I. So sad.
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