Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet, playwright, novelist, and critic. He is best known for his epigrams and plays, including The Importance of Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian Gray. He was one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. His flamboyant dress and glittering conversation earned him the nickname "The Great Oscar". He was imprisoned for two years for gross indecency with other men, and upon his release, he left England and died... AI Generated Content

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    Prominent Quotes

    Quotes attributed to this author

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    "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." -

    - Oscar Wilde
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    "To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all." -

    - Oscar Wilde
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    "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." -

    - Oscar Wilde
    Genres
    • Fiction
      65%
    • Romance
      65%
    • Drama
      47%
    • Romance
      18%
    • Satire
      12%