Was Oscar Wilde a bachelor?

Yes he was a homosexual and he suffered grievously for it as homosexuality was illegal in England at the time (1890s) . He was in a long relationship with Lord Alfred who was 16 years younger but very much an adult when they met. read more

In 1954 Wilde's son Vyvyan Holland published his memoir Son of Oscar Wilde, which recounts the difficulties Wilde's wife and children faced after his imprisonment. It was revised and updated by Merlin Holland in 1989. Oscar Wilde, a critical study by Arthur Ransome was published in 1912. read more

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) an Ireland born British dramatist was born in Dublin to unconventional parents. Wilde studied at Portora Royal School, in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh (1864-71), Trinity College, Dublin (1871-74) and Magdalen College, Oxford (1874-78), where he was taught by Walter Pater and John Ruskin. read more

Funny Money Quotes: those who are happier should probably be taxed at a higher rate – like single rich men Oscar Wilde said: Rich bachelors should be heavily taxed. read more