Concetti Chiave
- Oscar Wilde was a prominent figure in the Aesthetic movement, emphasizing beauty and art in his lifestyle and work.
- After publishing "Poems" in 1881, Wilde toured the United States and Canada, gaining recognition for his lectures on Aestheticism.
- Wilde expanded his social network in Paris, connecting with notable writers and artists before returning to London, where he married Constance Lloyd.
- His relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas led to a legal battle and Wilde's subsequent imprisonment, which severely affected his health.
- Wilde's imprisonment resulted in "De Profundis," a reflective letter, and following his release, he moved to France, where he died in 1900.
The Beginning of Wilde's Career
Oscar Wilde was born in
Wilde, as a growing supporter of the Aesthetic movement, cultivated his celebrated image which reflected his belief in the pursuit of beauty. From Oxford Wilde moved to London, expanding his social circle.
In 1881 Wilde published his first work: Poems. Most of 1882 was spent touring the United states and Canada where he had been invited to lecture on Aestheticism. Then he moved to Paris where met writers and Impressionist artists such as Zola, Hugo and Degas. Back in London he married Constance Lloyd in 1884 with whom he had two children.
The Decline and the End
A meeting with a 17-year-old,
He had success, but Wilde spent less and less time with his family. Douglas's father accused Wilde of being a 'posing sodomite'. Douglas encouraged Wilde to prosecute his father for libel. Wilde was soon arrested for two years with hard labour in Reading Gaol, where his physical and mental state deteriorated rapidly.
He could write but only in the form of a letter and he produced De profundis (1905). On his release from prison in 1897, Wilde immediately left for France. He died of cerebral meningitis in 1900 and was buried in Paris.
Domande da interrogazione
- How did Oscar Wilde's career begin and what were his early influences?
- What led to the decline of Oscar Wilde's career and personal life?
- What were the circumstances of Oscar Wilde's final years and death?
Oscar Wilde's career began with his support of the Aesthetic movement, which emphasized the pursuit of beauty. After studying at Oxford, he moved to London and published his first work, "Poems," in 1881. He expanded his social circle by touring the United States and Canada to lecture on Aestheticism and later met influential writers and artists in Paris.
Wilde's decline began with his relationship with a young man named Douglas, whose father accused Wilde of being a 'posing sodomite.' This led to Wilde's arrest and imprisonment for two years with hard labor, during which his health deteriorated. The legal battles and imprisonment marked the downfall of his career and personal life.
After his release from prison in 1897, Oscar Wilde moved to France, where he lived in relative obscurity. He continued to write, producing "De Profundis" in the form of a letter. Wilde died of cerebral meningitis in 1900 and was buried in Paris, marking the end of his tumultuous life.
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