Eventually, Wilde married and began editing The Woman's World while garnering literary success for his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray and his plays. The film discusses Walter Pater's large influence on Wilde's philosophy, most importantly his idea that everything beautiful was good, and the cultivation of Wilde's theatrical and decadent persona. Wilde went on to study classics at Oxford and develop his talents there. (press option 3) or introduction to the life and literature of Oscar Wilde from the Famous Authors series begins by introducing Wilde's passionately political, literary, and flamboyant parents and 19th-century Dublin, the earliest and strongest influences on the writer. The essence of Wilde can be found in "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and "The Importance of Being Earnest."įor additional digital leasing and purchase options contact a media consultant at 80 Viewers learn the timeline of his poems, miscellaneous prose pieces, fiction, and plays. Oscar Wilde's works can be divided into four groups. His wife leaves with their two children and he dies of an ear infection in 1900. Death of Oscar Wilde (01:03)Īfter Wilde's release from prison, he writes no more. There he pens "The Ballad of Reading Gaol" and "De Profundis." He reunites with Lord Bosie. Oscar Wilde's "An Ideal Husband" and "The Importance of Being Earnest" garners success soon after, he goes to jail for homosexual acts. He garners literary success for "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and "Lady Windermere's Fan." Lord Bosie applies for Wilde's Help. Oscar Wilde prefers rough male prostitutes and does not realize the implications of his actions. In 1883, Wilde marries and settles in Chelsea to edit "The Woman's World." Wilde's children inspire "The Happy Prince and Other Tales." Wilde meets Robbie Ross and they become lovers. Wilde Gets Married and Enjoys Success (03:12)įrank Harris becomes an important figure in Oscar Wilde's life. He returns to lecturing and critical journalism in England. Wilde tries to publish "The Duchess of Padua" but fails. Oscar Wilde earns a reputation as a serious art commentator. Richard d'Oyly Carte suggests a lecture tour in the U.S. Wilde makes the acquaintance of James McNeil Whistler Punch parodies an eco-driven conversation. In 1881, Oscar Wilde publishes a book of romantic and political poems. Wilde cultivates several prominent women. He moves in with Frank Miles and his fashionable personality is launched. Oscar Wilde earns a First Class Degree in Greats and leaves Oxford. Wilde tours Italy and Greece with John Mahaffey. Walter Pater and John Ruskin greatly influence Wilde. Lady Wilde moves to London and Oscar Wilde decorates his room in blue china and grey carpets. Wilde then studies the classics at Oxford where he begins to express his exotic taste in dress and lifestyle he joins the Free Masons. Oscar Wilde attends Portora Royal School and earns acceptance at Trinity College John Mahaffey tutors Wilde. Wilde goes on trial for rape of a patient. The titled leaders of society visit the Wilde's salon. Lady Jane Wilde espouses the cause of Irish nationalism and women. Oscar Wilde takes poetic license with truth and indulges himself in an eccentric lifestyle. Wilde Family: From Prominence to Disgrace (01:48) Viewers meet Wilde's passionately political, literary, and flamboyant parents and are introduced to nineteenth century Protestant Dublin. Oscar Wilde's Beginnings (04:59) FREE PREVIEW
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