Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde was a brilliant Irish playwright, poet, and novelist born on October 16, 1854, in Dublin, Ireland. Known for his sharp wit and flamboyant style, Wilde became a prominent figure in the late 19th-century literary scene. He studied at Trinity College Dublin and later at Magdalen College, Oxford, where he developed his distinctive aesthetic philosophy. Wilde's most famous works, including "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and "The Importance of Being Earnest," showcase his talent for blending humor with profound social commentary, making him a beloved figure in literature.
Beyond his literary achievements, Wilde's life was marked by a vibrant personality and a penchant for challenging societal norms. His public persona and controversial trials for his sexuality captured the attention of Victorian society, leading to his imprisonment and eventual exile. Despite the challenges he faced, Wilde's legacy endures through his timeless works that continue to resonate with readers today. As you explore his writings in this app, you'll discover the unique charm and insight that make Wilde a remarkable voice in the Western literary tradition.
Serenade
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Oscar Wilde
LibriVox volunteers bring you 12 different recordings of Serenade by Oscar Wilde. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of April 2…
The Fisherman and His Soul (Version 2)
Read by Phil Chenevert
Oscar Wilde
To get what we want is often the greatest curse of all. The fisherman here accidentally catches a mermaid in his net. He falls in love with…
The Ballad of Reading Gaol, (version 2)
Read by Linda Leu
Oscar Wilde
In 1895, Oscar Wilde was sentenced to 2 years of hard labor for acts of ‘gross indecency’. During his time at Reading Gaol, he witnessed a r…
An Ideal Husband (version 2)
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Oscar Wilde
The "Ideal Husband" of the title is Sir Robert Chiltern, with his equally upright wife Lady Chiltern. He has never committed a cri…
Selected Poems of Oscar Wilde
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Oscar Wilde
This is a selection of the early poetry of Oscar Wilde, selected by Robert Ross. As he puts it, "It is thought that a selection from Os…
Letters of Oscar Wilde, Volume 1 (1868-1890)
Read by Rob Marland
Oscar Wilde
This first collection of the correspondence of Oscar Wilde begins with the Irish playwright's earliest extant letter, thanking his mother fo…
The Importance of Being Earnest (version 5)
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Oscar Wilde
In this most popular of all Oscar Wilde’s plays, two fashionable bachelors, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, discover that each has bee…
Das Gespenst von Canterville
Read by Hokuspokus
Oscar Wilde
Die amerikanische Familie Otis kauft Schloss Canterville, obwohl man sie ausdrücklich warnt, dass dort der Ahnherr, Sir Simon de Canter…
Biografías breves
Read by Alba
Oscar Wilde
(1854 - 1900) Oscar Wilde nació el 16 de octubre de 1854 en Dublín. Poeta, dramaturgo, novelista, crítico literario y e…
Letters of Oscar Wilde, Volume 2 (1890-1895)
Read by Rob Marland
Oscar Wilde
This second collection of the correspondence of Oscar Wilde includes letters written when the Irish playwright was at the height of his succ…
