Oscar Wilde
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born
October 16, 1854
died
November 30, 1900
gender
male
place of birth
Dublin, Ireland
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genre
Literature & Fiction
about this author
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was an Irish playwright, poet and author of numerous short stories and one novel. Known for his biting wit, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially The Importance of Being Earnest. As the result of a widely covered series of trials, Wilde suffered a dramatic downfall and was imprisoned for two years hard labour after being convicted of "gross indecency" with other men. After Wilde was released from prison he set sail for Dieppe by the night ferry. He never returned to Ireland or Britain.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde avg rating 3.95 — 23,738 ratings — published 1890 457 editions |
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The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde avg rating 4.13 — 12,057 ratings — published 1895 169 editions |
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An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde avg rating 4.00 — 2,160 ratings — published 1999 49 editions |
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Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde avg rating 3.84 — 1,344 ratings — published 1893 40 editions |
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The Picture of Dorian Gray and Other Writings by Oscar Wilde avg rating 4.09 — 958 ratings — published 1891 5 editions |
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Salome by Oscar Wilde avg rating 3.64 — 953 ratings — published 1892 40 editions |
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The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde avg rating 4.10 — 803 ratings — published 1969 40 editions |
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The Complete Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde by Oscar Wilde avg rating 4.30 — 734 ratings — published 1888 16 editions |
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The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde avg rating 3.97 — 763 ratings — published 1887 130 editions |
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A Woman of No Importance by Oscar Wilde avg rating 3.84 — 646 ratings — published 1993 24 editions |
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