What is a famous quote from Oscar Wilde?
“Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.” “Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.” “Everything in moderation, including moderation.” “Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.”
What is Oscar Wilde’s most famous writing?
Oscar Wilde
- Oscar Wilde’s literary reputation rests largely on his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891) and on his masterful comedies of manners Lady Windermere’s Fan (1892) and The Importance of Being Earnest (1895).
- Oscar Wilde came from a prominent family.
Why is Oscar Wilde important in literature?
Oscar Wilde became the most popular playwright of his time. His wit, realism, rich characters, and social and political critique made for lasting and wonderful plays.
What were Oscar Wilde’s last words?
Oscar Wilde’s last words were reportedly “This wallpaper and I are fighting a duel to the death. Either it goes or I do.” That would be funny, except I once had a hideous case of food poisoning in Paris at L’Hotel, where he died.
What type of poetry is Oscar Wilde known for?
| Oscar Wilde | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Epigram, drama, short story, criticism, journalism |
| Literary movement | Aesthetic movement Decadent movement |
| Notable works | The Canterville Ghost The Picture of Dorian Gray The Importance of Being Earnest |
| Spouse | Constance Lloyd ( m. 1884; died 1898) |
What type of literature did Oscar Wilde write?
| Oscar Wilde | |
|---|---|
| Period | Victorian era |
| Genre | Epigram, drama, short story, criticism, journalism |
| Literary movement | Aesthetic movement Decadent movement |
| Notable works | The Canterville Ghost The Picture of Dorian Gray The Importance of Being Earnest |