Irish poet and playwright
Born: October 16, 1854
Died: November 30, 1900
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish playwright, poet, and novelist known for his wit, flamboyant style, and sharp social commentary. Born in Dublin, Wilde studied at Trinity College and later at Oxford, where he gained a reputation for his cleverness and aestheticism.
Wilde’s literary career took off in the late 19th century with works like “The Picture of Dorian Gray” (1890), a novel exploring the consequences of hedonism and moral decay. He also wrote plays, including “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1895), known for its satirical humor and social criticism.
Wilde’s flamboyant personality and openly homosexual relationships brought him notoriety, and he became a prominent figure in London’s social scene. His sharp wit and epigrams made him a celebrated figure in literary and social circles.
However, Wilde’s life took a dramatic turn when he was convicted of “gross indecency” in 1895 due to his homosexual relationships, which were illegal at the time. He was sentenced to two years of hard labor. After his release, he lived in France under the name Sebastian Melmoth and wrote his famous poem, “The Ballad of Reading Gaol.”
Oscar Wilde’s life and works continue to be celebrated for their wit, humor, and social critique, making him an enduring figure in English literature.
Oscar Wilde’s 5 most popular quotes
- Everyone may not be good, but there’s always something good in everyone. Never judge anyone shortly because every saint has a past and every sinner has a future.
- If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well. If it is worth having, it is worth waiting for. If it is worth attaining, it is worth fighting for. If it is worth experiencing, it is worth putting aside time for.
- An optimist will tell you the glass is half-full; the pessimist, half-empty; and the engineer will tell you the glass is twice the size it needs to be.
- Selfishness is not living your life as you wish to live it. Selfishness is wanting others to live their lives as you wish them to.
- God grant me the serenity to accept that people are ignorant, the courage to uphold the law when I’m hostile, & the wisdom to realize that murder is illegal.
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