The Importance of Being Earnest

"Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much."
- Oscar Wilde -

Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (16th October 1854-30th November 1900) was an Irish playwright, poet and author of numerous short stories and one novel. Known for his biting wit, he became one the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially The Importance of Being Earnest. As the result of a widely covered series of trials, Wilde suffered a dramatic downfall and was imprisoned to do two years of hard labour after being convicted of "gross indecency" with other men. After Wilde was released from prison, he left Britain and never returned home.