Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet, playwright, and novelist, renowned for his wit, flamboyant style, and brilliant works such as 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and 'The Importance of Being Earnest.' A leading figure of the Aesthetic Movement in the late 19th century, Wilde's works often explored themes of beauty, morality, and the complexities of human nature, leaving a lasting impact on literature and culture.
Born on Oct 16, 1854 (170 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 6,599 | $5,100 | 7$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,167 | $2,700,000 | 961$ |
| Greece | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 6,215 | $190,000 | 113$ |
| Totals | 4 | 83,339,065 | 36,981 | $2,895,100 | 1,081$ |
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Greece:
Oscar Wilde noted the cultural state of America during his lectures in 1882.
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Ireland:
Oscar Wilde was an Irish exile who spent a short time in France.
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United Kingdom:
Henry Cyril is compared to Oscar Wilde, who was part of a culture of artistic and sexual liberation.
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Ireland:
Oscar Wilde is known for a humorous story about a cat and his fur coat.
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Italy:
Oscar Wilde is mentioned in relation to a mix-up with Charles Dickens' works.
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Andorra:
In Oscar Wilde's novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', the pursuit of beauty and superficial pleasure leads to personal destruction.
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Mexico:
Oscar Wilde is referenced as a figure who constructed a unique personality that was part of his work, similar to Carlos Monsiváis.
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United Kingdom:
Oscar Wilde’s reader pass is being reinstated by the British Library 130 years after it was revoked following his conviction for gross indecency.
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Greece:
Oscar Wilde is quoted regarding temptation in the article.
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United Kingdom:
Oscar Wilde hung a Blake nude on his college room wall.
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