Oscar Wilde (16 October 1854 – 30 November 1900) is a celebrated Irish poet, playwright, critic, essayist, and novelist. His plays include “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1895) and “Lady Windemere’s Fan” (1892). Important novels include “The Picture of Dorian Gray” (1890), and shorter tales include “The Happy Prince” (1888) and “The Canterville Ghost” (1887).
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Oscar Wilde's first play confronts the hypocrisy of public 'morality' compared with genuine, private kindness. When it opened in 1892, Lady Windermere's Fan was an instant success and now, a century later, it continues to be revived frequently. The reason... SEE MORE