Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish author, poet and playwright known for his wit, philosophical aestheticism, and hedonism. Wilde was arrested, tried, and convicted in 1885 for gross indecency with men, and served two years in prison. A few years later he died destitute in Paris at the age of 46.

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish author, poet and playwright known for his wit, philosophical aestheticism, and hedonism. Wilde was arrested, tried, and convicted in 1885 for gross indecency with men, and served two years in prison. A few years later he died destitute in Paris at the age of 46. Stock Photo
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2252 x 3867 px | 19.1 x 32.7 cm | 7.5 x 12.9 inches | 300dpi

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1 August 2017

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New York.

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