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1. Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)

2. Early Years

The writer’s full name was Oscar Fingal
O’Flahertie Wills Wilde.
He was born in Dublin on October 16, 1854,
into a doctor's family.
From early childhood, he displayed an
aptitude for academics, a sharp mind, and a
sense of humor; he graduated from school
with a gold medal and a scholarship.

3. Recognition

After graduating from university, Oscar Wilde moved to
London and became a fixture of the social scene, gaining a
reputation as a wit and a trendsetter who inspired many
imitators.
Early in his career, he wrote poetry and ventured into
children's literature. His works *The Canterville Ghost* and
*Lord Arthur Savile's Crime* brought him great renown.
In 1890, the writer achieved sensational popularity with the
publication of his novel *The Picture of Dorian Gray*. The
work caused a major stir.
Later, he produced comedies—such as *An Ideal Husband*
and *The Importance of Being Earnest*—that enjoyed great
success on stage.

4. Marriage

Oscar Wilde’s personal life was marked by
various events that shaped his destiny. He
was married once, to Constance Lloyd, who
bore him two sons.
However, the entry of Lord Alfred Douglas—a
young man with whom the writer began a
romantic relationship—into his life shattered
everything. The writer's biography following
this meeting bears witness to the tragic
consequences of that liaison.

5. Final Years

Oscar Wilde lived a vibrant life but ended it in obscurity
in a foreign land. Following the scandal and his
imprisonment, the writer was left with neither friends
nor admirers; even his wife had left him. Alfred
Douglas also severed ties with him. After his release
from prison, the writer moved to France and lived
under the name Sebastian Melmoth.
He wrote his final work—the autobiographical *The
Ballad of Reading Gaol*—two years before his death.
Oscar Wilde passed away on November 30, 1900,
from meningitis.