Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde was born on October 16, 1854, in Dublin, Ireland. He was the second of three children in a family with a strong literary and intellectual background. Wilde studied at Trinity College, Dublin, and later at Magdalen College, Oxford, where he was heavily influenced by the aesthetic movement, which emphasized the importance of art for art's sake. Wilde became one of the most prominent playwrights of the Victorian era, known for his sharp wit and flamboyant style. Although famous for his plays and novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray,' Wilde made significant contributions to children's literature with his collection of fairy tales. His works, such as 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales' and 'A House of Pomegranates,' reveal his deep understanding of human nature and social injustices, wrapped in enchanting narratives. Despite his literary success, Wilde's life was marred by scandal, leading to his imprisonment for 'gross indecency' due to his homosexual relationships. He died in Paris on November 30, 1900, at the age of 46.