Oscar Wilde


 

Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (October 16, 1854November 30, 1900) was an Anglo-Irish playwright, novelist, poet, and short story writer. One of the most successful playwrights of late Victorian London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day, known for his barbed and clever wit, he suffered a dramatic downfall and was imprisoned after being convicted in a famous trial of "gross indecency" for his homosexuality.

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October 16 - 1854 - November 30 - 1900 - Anglo-Irish - Playwright - Novelist - Poet - Short story - Victorian - London - Celebrities - Homosexuality

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