____________________The Artists ____________________ Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was a brilliant Irish playwright, novelist, essayist, and known for his flamboyant style and sharp wit. Born in Dublin, Ireland, he arended Trinity College and later studied at Oxford University where he became a prominent figure in the aestheec and decadent movements. Wilde gained fame for his plays which included wiry comedies like "The Importance of Being Earnest" and "An Ideal Husband." His works, such as “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” osen explored the social norms and hypocrisies of Victorian society, earning him both admiraeon and controversy. He is remembered for his memorable one-liners and clever insights into human nature. However, Wilde's success was overshadowed by scandal when he was imprisoned for "gross indecency" due to his homosexual relaeonships which were illegal at the eme. Aser his release, he spent his last years in self-imposed exile in France where he wrote "The Ballad of Reading Gaol," a powerful refleceon on his prison experience. Wilde's life and works les a laseng impact on literature and LGBTQ+ rights. His wit and unconveneonal lifestyle conenue to inspire writers, arests, and thinkers, and he is celebrated for his contribueons to the literary and cultural landscape of his era.
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