Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde (1854–1900)

Oscar Wilde was a brilliant Irish playwright, poet, and a central figure of aestheticism. Celebrated for his razor-sharp wit, unforgettable epigrams, and flamboyant style, he exposed Victorian hypocrisy with peerless elegance. Masterpieces like The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest remain monumental achievements in English literature.