A gifted poet, playwright, and wit, Oscar Wilde was a phenomenon in 19th century England. He was illustrious for preaching the importance of style in life and art, and of attacking Victorian narrow mindedness.Wilde was born in Dublin in 1854. He studied at Trinity College, Dublin, before leaving his native Ireland to study at Oxford University when he was in his early twenties. His prodigious talent as far as literature was concerned was recognized, when he received the Newdegate Prize for h ...[Read Story]