The Downfall of Oscar Wilde

The story of how Oscar Wilde went from celebrity playwright to prisoner, in such a short space of time, has much to teach us about disgrace and infamy. Use the special code YOUTUBE10 to get 10 off all our products, books, and more in our online shop until the 31st December 2021 For books and more from The School of Life, visit our online shop: Our website has classes, articles and products to help you lead a more fulfilled life: Join this channel to get access to exclusive members perks: FURTHER READING You can read more on this and other subjects on our blog, here: On Valentines Day in 1895, the most famous playwright in the English speaking world, Oscar Wilde, presented his new play, The Importance of Being Earnest, in London at St. James Theatre. The audience was packed with celebrities, aristocrats and famous politicians, eagerly awaiting anothe