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by Oscar Wilde

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Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet and playwright who became one of the most famous playwrights in London during the late Victorian era. He is best known for his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, his play The Importance of Being Earnest, and his essay The Soul of Man Under Socialism.

Wilde was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1854. He studied at Trinity College Dublin and then moved to London to study law. However, he soon abandoned his legal studies to pursue a career in writing.

Wilde's first major success was his play Lady Windermere's Fan, which was produced in 1892. The play was a huge hit and established Wilde as one of the leading playwrights of his time.

In 1895, Wilde published his most famous novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. The novel tells the story of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty. The Picture of Dorian Gray was controversial upon its publication, but it has since become one of Wilde's most popular works.

In addition to his plays and novels, Wilde also wrote a number of essays and poems. His essay The Soul of Man Under Socialism is one of the most famous and influential essays on socialism ever written.

Wilde was a brilliant writer and wit. He was also a controversial figure, and his personal life was often the subject of scandal. He was arrested and convicted of gross indecency in 1895 and sentenced to two years in prison.

Wilde died in Paris in 1900. He was 46 years old.

Wilde's Major Works

The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891)
Lady Windermere's Fan (1892)
A Woman of No Importance (1893)
An Ideal Husband (1895)
The Importance of Being Earnest (1895)
The Soul of Man Under Socialism (1891)
The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1898)
De Profundis (1897)

Wilde's Legacy

Oscar Wilde is one of the most famous and influential writers of the English language. His works have been translated into more than 100 languages and continue to be read and enjoyed by people all over the world.

Wilde was a master of wit and satire. His plays and essays are full of clever observations about human nature. He was also a brilliant stylist, and his prose is often praised for its beauty and elegance.

Wilde's personal life was often the subject of scandal, but his work has endured long after his death. He is now considered one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era.

Oscar Wilde was a brilliant writer, wit, and provocateur. His works have had a profound impact on English literature and culture. He is one of the most important and influential writers of the Victorian era, and his work continues to be read and enjoyed by people all over the world.

Oscar Wilde: The Truly Complete Collection

by Oscar Wilde

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