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Oscar Wilde’s first and only novel; The Picture of Dorian Gray reflects this idea in a variety of ways. From the controversial protagonist himself, Dorian Gray, to the painter, Basil Hallward, every character in the novel explains what Wilde meant by this, but perhaps nothing explains it better than the author himself.
Oscar Wilde lived a double life. In one he was the brilliant Irish playwright that was the toast of the literary world. ... He had it all; at least that’s what the world thought. In 1895, a scandal broke out that would introduce the world to the true Oscar Wilde. In this life he was the homosexual lover of Lord Alfred Douglas, the son of the Marquess of Queensbury – the man who provided the rules for professional boxing. After having his life examined and being humiliated Wilde’s sexual orientation ultimately led to his imprisonment. ... Two and a half years after his release, on November 30, 1900 Oscar Wilde died while exiled in France.
Approximate Word count = 752
Approximate Pages = 3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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