“ A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.” -from “The Critic as Artist” (1891) Oscar Wilde Quotes On Books and literature “ Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative.” -as quoted in Aristotle at Afternoon Tea: The Rare Oscar Wilde (1991) “Only the shallow know themselves.” -from “Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young” (1882) Wilde died destitute in Paris at the age of 46 despite being a literary genius of his age. The highly successful run of The Importance of Being Earnest was brought to an end and his family possessions and house were sold. Wilde was sentenced to hard labor for two years.
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In 1895, Wilde was charged under this law, and the trial included exchanges in which his literary career and works were used as evidence against him. The Labouchere Amendment made it possible for England to persecute men for “gross indecency,” or for being homosexual. England at the time was a swirl of homophobia. Unfortunately, Wilde is also known for the tragic circumstances of his death. His society comedy plays, including Lady Windermere’s Fan and The Importance of Being Earnest, launched him into popular society, where he was also known for his wit. He incorporated themes of aestheticism, duplicity, and beauty into one of his best-known works and only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. You’ve likely seen Oscar Wilde quotes, both misattributed and accurate, all over your Pinterest boards. If you don’t already know the Irish playwright and poet, here’s a crash course. Twitter: All posts by Leah Rachel von Essen She is an avid traveler, a passionate fan of women’s basketball and soccer, and a lifelong learner.
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