Historical documents. What clues can you gather about Oscar Wilde, the time, place, players, and culture?
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Wilde's harrowing novel.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Wilde's comedy of manners.
An Ideal Husband
Wilde's comedic play.
De Profundis
Wilde's letter to Lord Alfred Douglas from Reading Gaol.
Poems
A collection of Wilde's poetry.
"The Ballad of Reading Gaol"
The poem Wilde composed after his imprisonment.
London Obituary
Wilde's 1 December 1900 death notice in the Guardian newspaper.
New York Obituary
Wilde's obituary in the New York Times.
Monty Python's Flying Circus
The transcript of their skit "Oscar Wilde."