Selected Prose of Oscar Wilde

Wilde's life was marked by his exceptional literary talent and his tumultuous personal experiences. He became a leading figure in London's theater scene during the early 1890s, celebrated for his sharp wit and memorable plays. His novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, remains a significant work in literature. Despite his success, Wilde faced societal backlash, leading to his imprisonment for consensual homosexual acts, which ultimately contributed to his early death at 46. His upbringing in an intellectually stimulating environment shaped his linguistic and academic prowess.