Meanwhile, Wilde was a critic for the Pall Mall Gazette and later became editor of Woman’s World (1887-1889).
In 1884 Wilde married Constance Lloyd, daughter of a prominent Irish lawyer in 18 two sons, Cyril and Vyvyan, were born. During these four years, he distinguished himself not only as a clever classical scholar and poseur but also as a poet by winning the coveted Newdigate Prize in 1878 with a long poem, Ravenna. His mother, who wrote under the name Speranza, was a revolutionary poet and an authority on Celtic myths and folklore.Īfter attending the Portora Royal School, Enniskillen (1864-1871), Wilde was awarded successive scholarships to Trinity College, Dublin (1871-1874) and Magdalen College, Oxford (1874-1878), which awarded him a degree with honors. His father, Sir William Wilde, was Ireland’s leading oto-ophthalmologic surgeon, who also published books on archaeology, folklore and the satirist writer Jonathan Swift. Wilde was born to professional and literary parents. Oscar Wilde was born on Octoin Dublin – Ireland. But before we continue, we will tell you a little about his life and work so that you become familiar with this phenomenal writer. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.In this opportunity we have prepared a selection of the best books by Oscar Wilde in PDF format. In addition to Dorian Gray, this volume represents all these genres, including such works as Lady Windermere's Fan and The Importance of Being Earnest, 'The Happy Prince', 'The Critic as Artist', and 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol'.ĪBOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. His talent was prodigious: the author of brilliant social comedies, fairy stories, critical dialogues, poems, and a novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Oscar Wilde's dramatic private life has sometimes threatened to overshadow his great literary achievements. It brings together a unique combination of Wilde's poetry and prose short stories, plays, critical dialogues and his only novel - to give the essence of his work and thinking. This authoritative edition was formerly published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of Frank Kermode. Oxford Research Encyclopedias: Global Public Health.The European Society of Cardiology Series.Oxford Commentaries on International Law.
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