Презентація на тему "Oscar Wilde".

OSCAR WILDE (1854 – 1900) “I am so clever that sometimes I don’t understand a single word of what I am saying.” Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde was born on 16th October 1854 in Dublin, Ireland. His parents were well known and attracted their fare share of gossip for their extravagant lifestyles. In 1964 his father Wille Wilde was knighted for his services to medicine.

Oscar Wilde proved to be a student of great talent. 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. From Trinity college he won a scholarship to Magdalen College Oxford University. He enjoyed his time in Oxford and was able to develop his poetic sensibilities and love of literature.

“I have put my talent into writing, my genius I have saved for living.” Oscar Wilde

He was a brilliant scholar but also increasingly rebellious. In one academic year he got rusticated for turning up to College 3 weeks after the start of term. Thus after a while he lost interest in pursuing an academic career in Oxford and moved to London. It was in London that he was able to skillfully enter into high society, soon becoming well known as a playwright and noted wit.

“Art never expresses anything but itself.” Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde became famous throughout London society. He was one of the early “celebrities” in some respects he was famous for being famous. His dress was a target for satire in the cartoons, but Wilde didn’t seem to mind.

“I never saw a man who looked With such a wistful eye Upon that little tent of blue Which prisoners call the sky.”

Wilde remains a fascinating character. One who lived life to the full, experiencing both the joy and tragedy of society’s vacillating judgments. With the distance of over a century it is easier to judge Wilde for his unique contributions to literature rather than through the eyes of Victorian moral standards. His quotes have become immortal a fitting tribute to a genius of the witticism.

Oscar Wilde statue in Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland

“A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world. “ Oscar Wilde