The Dole of the King's Daughter

Series: Poetry

Oscar Wilde

A tale unfolds in a dark, mystical setting where a king's daughter is burdened by her inner turmoil and guilt. The narrative begins with a haunting description of her beauty, juxtaposed with the presence of death and decay surrounding her. The imagery of seven stars and seven sins suggests a deep moral conflict within her, as she grapples with the consequences of her actions. The scene shifts to a slain knight and a page, both victims of a violent fate, their bodies lying in a landscape that reflects the... AI Generated Content

~1888 CE

Available in: English