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 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. Unfortunately, at the pinnacle of his career, Wilde suffered at the hands of the law. He was convicted to two years of hard labor. He died penniless at the age of 46 in Paris.
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