Wilde, Oscar (1854-1900) - An Irish-born English poet, novelist,and playwright. Considered an eccentric, he was the leader of theaesthetic movement that advocated “art for art’s sake” and wasonce imprisoned for two years with hard labor for homosexualpractices.The Importance of Being Earnest (1895) - Subtitled, “ATrivial Comedy for Serious People,” this play is often consideredWilde’s masterpiece. Based on a misunderstanding over the name“Ernest,” it is an attack on earnestness.. 
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