Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was an Irish playwright, poet, and author, renowned for his sharp wit, flamboyant style, and brilliant conversational skill. He became one of the best-known personalities of his era. Wilde’s notable works include “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” his only novel, and plays such as “The Importance of Being Earnest,” “An Ideal Husband,” and “Lady Windermere’s Fan.” His writing often satirizes Victorian society and explores themes of aestheticism, duplicity, and the nature of beauty. Wilde’s life, marked by personal and legal struggles, remains a subject of fascination.