Oscar Wilde and his literary contribution. A Woman of No Importance

With other writers and artists, rebelled against the prim (mesterkélt), moral, religious culture of Victorian England. Was known to be wild, flamboyant, witty. Although homosexual, married and had children . Being homosexual was illegal, and he served time in prison for it. Handsome. Loved clothes. Could be quite dramatic. Completely unique. Came from upper-class family. Brilliant writer. Loved to shock people. “Bad Boy” of his time. Never allowed to see his family again. Spent the remainder of his life in Paris. Died alone and poor in Paris.

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