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Irish dramatist Oscar Wilde with Lord Alfred Douglas

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Irish dramatist Oscar Wilde with Lord Alfred Douglas

Irish dramatist Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900) with Lord Alfred Douglas (1870 - 1945) at Oxford, 1893. Wilde began an affair with Lord Alfred Douglas, nicknamed Bosie. In April 1895, Wilde sued Bosies father, the Marquis of Queensberry, for libel, after the Marquis has accused him of being homosexual. Wilde lost and, after details of his private life were revealed during the trial, was arrested and tried for gross indecency. He was sentenced to two years of hard labour. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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© 2008 Getty Images

White, Huty


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This print captures the iconic Irish dramatist Oscar Wilde alongside his lover Lord Alfred Douglas at Oxford in 1893. The image portrays a moment frozen in time, showcasing the youthful charm of both men as they sit together. Wilde's affair with Lord Alfred Douglas, affectionately known as Bosie, would ultimately lead to his downfall. In a society that was intolerant of homosexuality during this era, their relationship became scandalous when Bosie's father, the Marquis of Queensberry, accused Wilde of being gay. This accusation resulted in a libel lawsuit brought by Wilde against the Marquis. Unfortunately for Wilde, he lost the case and found himself exposed during the trial when intimate details about his private life were revealed. Subsequently arrested and charged with gross indecency, he was sentenced to two years of hard labor. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of both Wilde's immense talent as an Irish writer and playwright and also the tragic consequences he faced due to societal prejudice against homosexuality at that time. Preserved by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, this powerful image offers us a glimpse into history while evoking emotions surrounding love, identity struggles, and social injustice. It stands as a testament to Oscar Wilde's enduring legacy despite facing personal hardships throughout his life.

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