WILDE (1854-1900)
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WILDE (1854-1900)
OSCAR WILDE playwright and dandy
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1856 Dandy Oscar Playwright Wilde
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This photograph captures the enigmatic and flamboyant figure of Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), the renowned Irish playwright and dandy, in his prime. Taken in the late 1880s, during the height of his literary success and social notoriety, the image showcases Wilde's distinctive style and charisma. With his piercing gaze, finely tailored suit, and artfully arranged flower, he embodies the epitome of the dandy - a figure of aestheticism, wit, and nonchalance. Born in Dublin, Wilde studied at Trinity College in Dublin and Magdalen College, Oxford. He began his literary career as a critic and journalist, and quickly gained a reputation for his incisive wit and provocative ideas. His first major success came with the publication of "Lady Windermere's Fan" in 1892, followed by "An Ideal Husband" in 1895. Both plays were critical and commercial successes, cementing Wilde's place as a leading playwright of the late Victorian era. However, Wilde's fortunes took a dramatic turn when he was prosecuted for "gross indecency" in 1895, following a series of scandalous love letters and a notorious trial. He was sentenced to two years' hard labor and, after his release, left England for France, where he lived in exile until his untimely death in 1900. Despite the tragic circumstances of his later years, Wilde's legacy as a playwright and cultural icon remains undiminished. His works continue to be performed and studied around the world, and his influence on literature, art, and fashion is felt to this day. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a complex and fascinating figure who defied convention and challenged societal norms, leaving an indelible mark on history.
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