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Oscar Wilde is one of the most iconic figures from late Victorian society. Enjoying a meteoric rise to the top of society, his wit, humour and intelligence shine through his plays and writings. However, due to his sexuality, he suffered the indignity and shame of imprisonment. For a long time, his name was synonymous with scandal and intrigue. However, with changing social attitudes, he is remembered with greater affection for his biting social criticism, wit and linguistic skills.

Oscar Wilde was born on 16 October in Dublin, Ireland. His parents were well known and attracted a degree of gossip for their extravagant lifestyles. In , his father Wille Wilde was knighted for his services to medicine. Oscar Wilde proved to be a student of great talent.

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He was awarded a scholarship to Trinity College Dublin. Here he studied the classics, in particular developing an interest in the Greek philosophers and the Hellenistic view of life. He enjoyed his time in Oxford and was able to develop his poetic sensibilities and love of literature. He also became more conscious of his bisexual nature.

He was a brilliant scholar, but also increasingly rebellious. In one academic year, he got rusticated for turning up to College three weeks after the start of term.