Oscar Wilde

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Oscar Wilde   was an Irish writer, poet, and playwright, renowned for his wit, flamboyant personality, and sharp social critiques. He is best known for The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890) and his plays, including The Importance of Being Earnest (1895), which remain among the greatest works of English-language theater. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Wilde was a brilliant student, excelling at Trinity College and later at Oxford University. He became a leading figure in the Aesthetic Movement, which championed "art for art's sake." His sharp intellect and distinctive style quickly made him a prominent figure in London's literary and social circles. At the height of his success, Wilde's life took a tragic turn when he was convicted of "gross indecency" due to his relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas. He was sentenced to two years of hard labor, which severely affected his health. After his release in 1897, he lived in exile in France, where he died in 1900 at the age of 46.