His work on Victorian architecture and design.
His poetry on Irish nationalism.
His wit, his plays, and his novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray."
His political essays on British colonialism.
February 27, 1845.
October 16, 1854.
July 14, 1864.
December 25, 1855.
A man who discovers a lost kingdom underwater.
A young man whose portrait ages instead of him, reflecting his moral corruption.
An artist who paints landscapes that come to life.
A detective solving a series of mysterious crimes in London.
Thomas Hardy.
George Bernard Shaw.
Charles Dickens.
Oscar Wilde.
The triviality with which Victorian society treated serious institutions like marriage.
The impact of industrialization on rural economies.
The rise of nationalism in Europe.
The relationship between man and nature.
Trinity College, Dublin and Magdalen College, Oxford.
Harvard University and University of Cambridge.
University College Dublin and University of Edinburgh.
The Sorbonne, Paris and University of Berlin.
Mystery drama.
Historical epic.
Comedic play.
Romantic tragedy.
He became a renowned politician and social reformer.
He retired to a small town and lived quietly.
He was imprisoned for "gross indecency" due to his homosexual relationships.
He moved to America and started a theater company.
Wilde was a proponent of Aestheticism, believing in "art for art's sake."
Wilde opposed Aestheticism, arguing for practical and utilitarian art.
Wilde viewed Aestheticism as a threat to traditional values.
Wilde was indifferent towards the Aesthetic movement.
Wilde influenced literature through his wit, flamboyant style, and themes challenging social norms.
Wilde revolutionized literary format by introducing interactive storytelling.
Wilde's impact was primarily limited to children's literature.
Wilde focused on linguistic preservation in literature.
An Ideal Husband.
The Importance of Being Earnest.
Lady Windermere's Fan.
Salome.
An Ideal Husband.
Dracula.
The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Pride and Prejudice.
Wilde is considered controversial due to his open homosexual relationships and imprisonment under Victorian laws.
Wilde was known for his radical political beliefs which led to multiple exiles.
Wilde's controversial figure stems from leading several violent rebellions.
Wilde refused royal honors, causing a public scandal.
Realism and naturalism.
Gothic horror and thriller.
Satire and the use of irony and wit.
Epic poetry and sagas.
Wilde received the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Wilde was knighted by Queen Victoria for his contributions to literature.
Wilde won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Oscar Wilde did not receive notable awards during his lifetime, but his works have since gained fame.