Oscar Wilde, A Woman of No Impor Quotes

A collection of quotes by Oscar Wilde, A Woman of No Impor.

Oscar Wilde was a renowned Irish playwright, poet, and novelist, known for his witty and satirical works. Born on October 16, 1854, in Dublin, Ireland, Wilde displayed exceptional intellectual abilities from an early age. He attended Trinity College in Dublin and later pursued further education at Magdalen College, Oxford.

Wilde gained recognition in the 1880s for his flamboyant personality and sharp wit. His plays, including "Lady Windermere's Fan," "An Ideal Husband," and "The Importance of Being Earnest," are renowned for their clever dialogue, social commentary, and exploration of Victorian society's hypocrisy.

Apart from his theatrical success, Wilde also penned several essays, poems, and a novel titled "The Picture of Dorian Gray," which remains one of his most celebrated works. However, his life took a tragic turn when he faced public disgrace and legal troubles due to his homosexuality, something which was condemned and illegal at the time.

In 1895, Wilde was convicted of "gross indecency" and sentenced to two years of hard labor. After his release, he lived in France under the name Sebastian Melmoth until his death on November 30, 1900, at the age of 46.

While "A Woman of No Importance" is a play written by Oscar Wilde, it does not pertain to Wilde himself.

MRS. ALLONBY: She told me yesterday, and in quite a loud voice too, that she was only eighteen. It was most annoying. LORD ILLINGWORTH: One should never trust a woman who tells one her real age. A woman who would tell one that, would tell one anything.

Oscar Wilde, A Woman of No Impor

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