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Irish
playwright
,
poet
and
author
of numerous
short stories
and one novel,
Oscar Wilde
in 1882. Known for his biting
wit
, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late
Victorian era
in London, and one of the greatest
celebrities
of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially
The Importance of Being Earnest
.
Photo:
Napoleon Sarony
; Restoration:
Lise Broer
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