Wilde, Oscar (1854-1900) - An Irish-born English poet, novelist, and
playwright. Considered an eccentric, he was the leader of the aesthetic
movement that advocated "art for art's sake" and was once imprisoned for
two years with hard labor for homosexual practices.
Picture of Dorian Gray (1891) - Wilde's best-known work is a novel of the
supernatural which tells the story of Dorian Gray who remains young and
beautiful throughout his life while his portrait reflects his true age.
