![]() ![]() He never returned to Ireland or Britain, and died in poverty. After Wilde was released from prison he set sail for Dieppe by the night ferry. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially The Importance of Being Earnest.Īs the result of a widely covered series of trials, Wilde suffered a dramatic downfall and was imprisoned for two years hard labour after being convicted of "gross indecency" with other men. Known for his biting wit, and a plentitude of aphorisms, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. ![]() Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was an Irish playwright, poet, and author of numerous short stories, and one novel. As the result of a widely covered series of trials, Wilde suffered a dramatic downfall and was imprisoned for two years hard labour after being convicted of "gross indecency" with other men. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially The Importance of Being Earnest. When all four arrive at Jack’s country home on the same weekend the rivals to fight for Ernest’s undivided attention and the. Jack Worthing has wooed Gwendolen as Ernest while Algernon has also posed as Ernest to win the heart of Jack’s ward, Cecily. Known for his biting wit, and a plentitude of aphorisms, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Cecily Cardew and Gwendolen Fairfax are both in love with the same mythical suitor. ![]() ![]()
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