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This article is about the Irish poet and playwright. For other uses, see Oscar Wilde (disambiguation). Oscar Wilde. Wilde in 1882. Born. Oscar Fingal O'Fflahertie Wills Wilde 16 October 1854 Dublin, Ireland. Died. 30 November 1900 (aged 46) Paris, France. Resting place. Père Lachaise Cemetery. Occupation.
6 days ago · Oscar Wilde (born October 16, 1854, Dublin, Ireland—died November 30, 1900, Paris, France) was an Irish wit, poet, and dramatist whose enduring fame rests on his only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891), and on his comic masterpieces Lady Windermere’s Fan (1892) and The Importance of Being Earnest (1895).
Aug 16, 2023 · Author Oscar Wilde was known for his acclaimed works including 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and 'The Importance of Being Earnest,' as well as his brilliant wit, style and...
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Biography. EARLY YEARS. Oscar Wilde’s rich and dramatic portrayals of the human condition came during the height of the prosperity that swept through London in the Victorian Era of the late 19th century.
Wilde published a volume of poems early in his career as a writer. Some of these poems were successful, but his only enduring work in this genre is The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1896).
Known for his biting wit, and a plentitude of aphorisms, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially The Importance of Being Earnest.
Oscar Wilde has 4983 books on Goodreads with 5524238 ratings. Oscar Wilde’s most popular book is The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Oscar Wilde © Wilde was an Anglo-Irish novelist, playwright, poet and critic, and a celebrity in late 19th century London. Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born in Dublin on 16...
Apr 9, 2024 · An innovative new edition of nine classic short stories from one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era. “I cannot think other than in stories,” Oscar Wilde once confessed to his friend André Gide.
