Oscar Fingal O'Fflahertie Wills Wilde[a] (16 October 1854 – 30 November 1900) was an Irish author, poet and playwright. After writing in different literary styles throughout the 1880s, he became one of …

Nov 26, 2025 · Oscar Wilde was an Irish wit, poet, and dramatist who was a spokesman for the late 19th-century Aesthetic movement that advocated art for art’s sake. Wilde’s best-known works are the …

May 23, 2025 · Irish author Oscar Wilde wrote ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘The Importance of Being Earnest.’ Read about his books, homosexuality, death, quotes, and more.

Oscar Wilde remains a captivating figure, not just for the brilliance of his prose and plays, but for the fascinating life he led. He was a master of wit, a flamboyant personality, and a writer whose work …

Oscar Wilde Biography Table of contents: Who was Oscar Wilde? Fast Facts A Short Biography Chronology of Wilde's Life Photo Gallery (public domain photos) Who was Oscar Wilde? Oscar Wilde …

Sep 25, 2025 · Explore Oscar Wilde’s extraordinary life, iconic works like The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest, and lasting legacy. A complete guide with must-read books, plays, …

Wilde lost and, after details of his private life were revealed during the trial, was arrested and tried for gross indecency. He was sentenced to two years of hard labour.

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. At a …

Oscar Wilde was a nineteenth-century Irish poet and playwright, one of the most influential and celebrated. Associated with the Aesthetic Movement, he connected to the visual arts of his time, …

This is a bibliography of works by Oscar Wilde (1854–1900), a late-Victorian Irish writer. Chiefly remembered today as a playwright, especially for The Importance of Being Earnest, and as the …