Oscar Wilde was, first and foremost, a good writer. By this, I mean that he: Observed human behaviour and showed it realistically (the wit and the tragedy) in his work. Wrote elegantly. "We are all of us in the gutters. But some of us are looking at the stars." Knew how to create characters who resonated with the reader. read more
Oscar Wilde is considered to be an important literary figure because: He was one of the pioneers of the Aesthetic school of thought, which had its roots in the Pre-Raphaelite Era. He believed and propagated the idea that art has no other purpose than to be beautiful and sensually pleasing. read more
Author Oscar Wilde was known for his acclaimed works including The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest, as well as his brilliant wit, flamboyant style and infamous imprisonment for homosexuality. read more
(G.B. Shaw pointed out that when he attempted to get various literary figures in London to sign a petition asking for a reprieve for the Haymarket defendants, Wilde was the only one who signed.)His best plays, An Ideal Husband, The Importance of Being Earnest, as well as Dorian Gray, in addition to demonstrating Wilde’s renowned wit, provide a devastating glimpse of the morals and mentality of the ruling circles, among whom he circulated. read more