Notable Works • A look into the life and literary contributions of one of the most famous writers of the 19th century.
• Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish poet, playwright, and author known for his wit and flamboyant style. • Famous for works such as 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and 'The Importance of Being Earnest'. • A leading figure in the Aesthetic Movement.
• Born on October 16, 1854, in Dublin, Ireland. • Educated at Trinity College, Dublin, and Magdalen College, Oxford. • Excelled in classics and literature. • Influenced by aestheticism and the works of John Ruskin and Walter Pater.
• Gained attention with 'Poems' (1881). • Became a popular lecturer on aestheticism in the UK and the US. • Contributed to 'Pall Mall Gazette' and 'The Woman’s World'.
• 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' (1890) – A philosophical novel about hedonism and moral corruption. • 'Lady Windermere’s Fan' (1892) – A social comedy that critiques Victorian society. • 'An Ideal Husband' (1895), 'The Importance of Being Earnest' (1895) – Satirical plays showcasing Wilde’s wit.
• Married Constance Lloyd in 1884; had two sons. • Close relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas led to legal troubles. • Imprisoned in 1895 for 'gross indecency' due to homosexuality. • Wrote 'De Profundis' in prison, reflecting on his downfall.
• Released from prison in 1897 and lived in exile in France. • Published 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol' (1898), a poem about his prison experience. • Died on November 30, 1900, in Paris, aged 46. • Buried in Père Lachaise Cemetery.
• Remembered as a literary genius and cultural icon. • His works continue to be studied and performed worldwide. • Advocated for individuality, wit, and artistic freedom. • Inspired modern LGBTQ+ movements and literary studies.
• "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." • "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." • "To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all." • "I have nothing to declare except my genius."
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