Oscar Wilde and His Works
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish writer, poet, and playwright known for his wit, flamboyant style, and provocative ideas. He was a leading figure in the aesthetic movement of the late 19th century, which emphasized art for art's sake and the pursuit of beauty.
Wilde's most famous works include:
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890): A novel about a young man named Dorian Gray who sells his soul in exchange for eternal youth and beauty.
Lady Windermere's Fan (1892): A play about a young woman who suspects her husband of having an affair with another woman.
An Ideal Husband (1895): A play about a politician whose past mistakes come back to haunt him.
The Importance of Being Earnest (1895): A play about two men who lead double lives to escape social obligations.
Wilde was known for his sharp wit and flamboyant personality, which often landed him in trouble. In 1895, he was convicted of homosexuality, which was then a crime in England, and sentenced to two years in prison. His experience in prison inspired his poem "The Ballad of Reading Gaol."
Despite his scandalous reputation, Wilde remains a celebrated literary figure, and his works continue to be studied and performed around the world.
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