Oskar Wilde

Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was an Irish playwright, novelist, and poet, one of the most prominent authors of the Victorian era. He became famous for his sharp wit, love of paradox, and ability to expose social hypocrisy with refined irony. He studied in Dublin and at Oxford and soon became a star of London’s salons. He wrote celebrated plays such as The Importance of Being Earnest, An Ideal Husband, and Lady Windermere’s Fan, as well as the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, which continues to captivate readers with its dark aesthetic. Oscar Wilde is regarded as a master of the comedy of manners and a writer who combined brilliant language with profound social critique. His works remain staples of stages worldwide, including in the Czech Republic.