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Oscar WiIde, Irish writer, wit and playwright, 1882. Artist: Napoleon Sarony
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Oscar WiIde, Irish writer, wit and playwright, 1882. Artist: Napoleon Sarony
Oscar WiIde, Irish writer, wit and playwright, 1882. Wilde (1854-1900) was an exponent of art for arts sake. His best known novel is The Picture of Dorian Gray. He wrote a book of childrens stories, The House of Pomegranates, and a series of plays including Lady Windermeres Fan, A Woman of No Importance, and The Importance of Being Ernest, which was believed by many to be the first modern comedy in English. Wilde was convicted of sodomy over his relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas in a notorious trial, and was jailed at Reading from 1895-1897. After his release he moved to Paris and wrote The Ballad of Reading Gaol, protesting at the inhumane conditions in prisons at the time. He died suddenly in 1900 from meningitis. From a private collection
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This black and white portrait captures the essence of Oscar Wilde, the renowned Irish writer, wit, and playwright. Taken in 1882 by artist Napoleon Sarony, this print showcases Wilde's distinctive features - his long hair cascading over his fur coat, exuding an air of sophistication and individuality. Wilde was a true champion of art for art's sake, known for pushing boundaries with his unconventional ideas. His literary masterpiece, "The Picture of Dorian Gray" remains one of his most celebrated works. Additionally, he penned enchanting children's stories like "The House of Pomegranates" and crafted a series of plays including "Lady Windermere's Fan" "A Woman of No Importance" and "The Importance of Being Earnest". The latter is widely regarded as the first modern comedy in English literature. However, Wilde's life was not without controversy. He faced public scandal when convicted on charges related to his relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas. Imprisoned at Reading from 1895 to 1897 due to sodomy laws prevailing at that time, he later moved to Paris where he wrote passionately about the inhumane conditions within prisons through his poignant work titled "The Ballad of Reading Gaol". Tragically, Wilde succumbed to meningitis in 1900 at a relatively young age. Yet even after his untimely demise, his legacy endures as an influential figure in both literature and society. This remarkable photograph offers us a glimpse into the enigmatic persona behind some of history’s most enduring literary creations – Oscar Wilde: a man whose words continue to captivate readers worldwide.
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