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.
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Oscar Wilde is mentioned as a notable former student of Portora Royal School, where Neil Hannon also studied.
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Ireland· 2026-05-31
Oscar Wilde once observed that all women become their mothers.
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Pakistan· 2026-03-07
Oscar Wilde is quoted in the article regarding moderation.
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Guyana· 2026-02-25
A photograph of Oscar Wilde on his death bed has been sold for £279,800 in an auction at Bonhams in London.
Oscar Wilde death bed photo sells for about 100 times its guide price – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-19
Oscar Wilde was an Irish writer known for his play 'The Importance of Being Earnest'.
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Peru· 2026-02-14
Oscar Wilde was considered by many to be the most influential and successful playwright in London in the early 1890s.
Oscar Wilde and Brendan Kennelly memorabilia up for grabs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
Wilde is mentioned as stating that Christ is the greatest poet in the history of poetry.
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North Macedonia· 2026-02-05
Oscar Wilde was the boyfriend of Lord Alfred Douglas, who sought a pardon from Queen Victoria.
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Ukraine· 2026-01-26
Oscar Wilde is quoted regarding the nature of aging and self-perception.
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Spain· 2026-01-18
Robbie Williams likens Morrissey to Oscar Wilde, emphasizing his significance in songwriting.
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Luxembourg· 2026-01-17
Oscar Wilde's work 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' is referenced to illustrate the desire to remain young.
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Italy· 2025-12-26
Oscar Wilde, a deathbed convert to Catholicism.
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Canada· 2025-12-20
Oscar Wilde is quoted discussing the concept of Utopia.
Forget Utopia – paralysis reigns in this, the most populous place on Earth – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-15
Oscar Wilde is quoted in the article, encouraging individuals to be themselves.
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Indonesia· 2025-12-13
Neil Hannon studied in the same school as Oscar Wilde.
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Oscar Wilde is quoted in the text regarding identity and self-perception.
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Slovenia· 2025-12-06
Oscar Wilde was imprisoned because of his homosexuality that was illegal in England at the time.
the Legacy of a Scandal by Merlin Holland – A dramatic and engaging narrative – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-03
Oscar Wilde is celebrated for his contributions to literature and is regarded as a gay icon.
‘Very progressive’ Ireland celebrated as bust of Oscar Wilde is unveiled in Paris – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-30
Oscar Wilde was a friend of Frank Harris and sought refuge on the French Riviera after his release from prison.
Oscar Wilde’s forgotten friend who nurtured him back from prison life on the French Riviera – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-30
Oscar Wilde was a prominent writer and a leading figure in the aesthetic movement.
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Hungary· 2025-11-30
Oscar Wilde is considered the most famous aesthetic writer in the English language.
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Romania· 2025-11-30
Oscar Wilde's works were among those performed at the theater before it became a cinema.
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Switzerland· 2025-11-28
It was Irishman Oscar Wilde who wrote that 'the way of paradoxes is the way of truth.'
Ireland’s economic miracle is like someone riding two horses on a surfboard – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-25
Oscar Wilde is also buried in the celebrity cemetery in Paris.
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Norway· 2025-11-24
Oscar Wilde was a Dublin-born writer who was buried in Paris following his death in 1900.
fancy your chances of being buried beside Oscar Wilde or Jim Morrison? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-09
Oscar Wilde is one of the notable figures buried in Paris.
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Portugal· 2025-11-09
Oscar Wilde is noted as another prominent figure buried in Père-Lachaise cemetery.
Nå kan du bli «naboen» til Jim Morrison i ParisNorway· 2025-11-08Oscar Wilde's quote about selfishness was cited by Paula in her message.
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Argentina· 2025-11-03
Oscar Wilde is one of the famous individuals buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris.
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Oscar Wilde was a prominent writer who faced societal ostracism and imprisonment for being homosexual.
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