One of my absolute favorite writers ever was born October 16, 1854 and died much too soon (age 46) in November, 1900. Yesterday was the 160th anniversary of his death. Imagine what he could’ve done had he lived longer? He was so witty and his books and plays were delightful. I wish we had more. Everyone has heard of The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest but have you read Lady Windermere’s Fan? It’s a super neat short story/play. I also love An Ideal Husband and recommend A Woman of No Importance.
I just adore his twists in his work as well as the repartee between the characters. He’s so amusing and his voice is fresh even compared to today’s writings. To me, that’s the mark of genius for sure.
If you’ve never read Oscar, you’re missing out.
I wanted to see his grave in Paris when we went but we never even found the cemetery, much less his gravesite. – Oscar died in Paris of meningitis after ear surgery. Gone too soon.
Jillian Chantal 
I agree; I love his work. One of my favorite books is a volume of his complete works that my husband gave to me. I’m thnning out my book hoard, but he won’t go!
By: Tonette Joyce on October 17, 2014
at 6:42 am
That would def be a keeper book.
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By: Author on October 17, 2014
at 7:54 am
A name that everyone knows. I hadn’t realized he died so young.
By: Lavada Dee on October 17, 2014
at 11:47 am
He did. So sad because Iâm sure there were other great works in his head we didnât get to read and he didnât get to share.
By: Author on October 17, 2014
at 11:54 am
Hard to believe he passed so young.
By: Flossie Benton Rogers on October 17, 2014
at 5:42 pm
He def wrote a lot before he left. More than some who lived a lot longer.
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By: Author on October 17, 2014
at 7:52 pm
Yes, gone too soon, and painfully, it sounds like. Sigh. I’ve only read Dorian Gray. I really should read more for recreation. Trying to figure out how to carve out that time. Lol.
By: Laurie Ryan on October 19, 2014
at 2:44 pm
Amen for that carving out. Tell me how. lol
By: Author on October 19, 2014
at 6:14 pm