Lord Arthur Savile's Crime, and Other Stories

Wilde's life and career are marked by his brilliance as a poet and playwright, particularly in the 1890s when he gained immense popularity in London. Renowned for his sharp wit and memorable epigrams, he authored the notable novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray." His personal life, marred by a criminal conviction for homosexual acts, led to imprisonment and an early death at 46. Raised by Anglo-Irish intellectuals, Wilde excelled in languages and classical studies at prestigious institutions.