Oscar Wilde

Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was an Irish writer known for his wit, flamboyance, and literary talent.

He achieved fame as a playwright, poet, and novelist in late Victorian London.

His most famous works include "The Importance of Being Earnest" and "The Picture of Dorian Gray." Wilde's life took a dramatic turn when he was convicted of "gross indecency" for homosexual acts and imprisoned for two years.

After his release, he lived in exile in France, never returning to Ireland or Britain.

Despite his tragic downfall, Wilde's works continue to be widely read and performed, cementing his place as a literary icon.