Oscar Wilde 1854 1900 author playwright and poet
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Oscar Wilde 1854 – 1900
author, playwright and poet, a popular literary figure in late Victorian England born on October 16, 1854 in Dublin died on November 30, 1900 at the age of 46, in Paris
Wilde was a bright and bookish child. After graduating from Oxford University, he moved to London where he focused on writing poetry, lecturing as a poet and art critic.
In 1884 Wilde married a wealthy Englishwoman named Constance Lloyd. They had two sons: Cyril, born in 1885, and Vyvyan, born in 1886.
The Picture of Dorian Gray In 1891 he published The Picture of Dorian Gray, his only novel which was panned as immoral by Victorian critics, but is now considered one of his most notable works. The novel is a tale about a beautiful young man, Dorian Gray, who wishes (and receives his wish) that his portrait ages while he remains young and lives a life of sin and pleasure.
The most famous plays Lady Windermere's Fan A Woman of No Importance An Ideal Husband The Importance of Being Earnest
Tales The Birthday of the Infanta A charming, bitter-sweet tale criticising the behavior of the upper classes. The Devoted Friend Short fable about the real meaning of friendship. A tale for all ages. The Fisherman and His Soul A story about a young fisherman who falls in love with a mermaid. The Happy Prince Timeless tale about friendship, compassion, and the transforming power of selfless love. The Model Millionaire A short touching story about a man, who is poor, but becomes rich through an act of kindness. The Nightingale and the Rose Short story of a little nightingale who sacrifices her life to create the perfect red rose for a young student in love.
The remarkable Rocket Comical fairy tale about a self-important fireworks rocket. The selfish Giant Touching story of a giant who built a wall around his beautiful garden to keep out the children. The Sphinx Without a Secret Short story about a lady with the mysterious allure of a sphinx. The Star Child A delightful tale about goodness, generosity and charity. The Young King A story of a young man's metamorphosis that opens his eyes and heart. The Canterville Ghost A short novel taking place in a haunted old English country house. A ghost story.