Irish Writers
Oscar Wilde
Born in Dublin, Oscar Wilde was known during his lifetime almost as well for his witty repartee, dandyish dress, and dramatic scandal as he was for his writing. His novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, brought him fame, and is still widely read. His comedic plays, including the masterwork, The Importance of Being Earnest, brought him great success. At the pinnacle of his career, Wilde was convicted of what was a crime in those days and was sentenced to two years of hard labor. He died penniless at the age of 46 in Paris.
A tragic end for one who put so much wit into the world.
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