Oscar Wilde
Born: 10-15-1854
Oscar Wilde was an Irish playwright, poet, and author renowned for his sharp wit and flamboyant style. Born in 1854, he became one of the most prominent literary figures of the late Victorian era. Wilde's notable works include "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and "The Importance of Being Earnest." His life was marked by both critical acclaim and scandal, influencing his enduring legacy in literature and popular culture.
Book summaries for books written by Oscar Wilde
Quotes
Somebody must look after him, he is so very poor.
There is no friend so faithful as a good book.
How can you be so unkind, and leave me all alone?
When one is in trouble, one thinks one has never known sorrow before.
You are like a rose, that is made to be looked at, not to be touched.
A true friend never overlooks your broken fences or locks.
The little children danced round him on the grass, and the old men made merry over their cups of red wine.
In the daytime he worked hard in the garden, but the night-time was his own.
I have been working very hard today, for I have let the river overflow all my little beds.
We are only happy when we are loved.
I am afraid I have been very selfish.
You must not fancy that the world depends on you in any way.