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Oscar Wilde Biography, Part 3 of
| Content Provider | WatchKnowLearn |
|---|---|
| Description | A&E Biography. In 1883, Wilde arrived in Paris and "put his aesthetic posing behind him." He wrote the play “The Duchess of Padua” for Mary Anderson; she turns it down. He goes back to London and continues to lecture. There he meets Constance Lloyd and marries her. Apparently unaware of his homosexuality, they have two sons, Cyril in 1885 and Vyvyan in 1886. At 32 he accepts a job as an editor with a popular magazine Lady’s World. He changed the magazine’s name to The Woman’s World and solicited articles from prominent women. He starts to tutor a young boy, Robbie Ross, and they become lovers. He leads a double life. In 1890, Lippincott’s Magazine published the story “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” It shocked the Victorian public. Wilde published many essays and short stories; these secured his reputation as a serious writer. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights License | Proprietary |
| Subject Keyword | Wilde k-12 Oscar homeschool homeschooling home school parents educational videos k12 preK-12 Reading Literature Language Arts Authors' Biographical U-Z Wilde, Oscar |
| Content Type | Video |
| Educational Role | Student Teacher |
| Educational Use | Self Learning |
| Time Required | PT6M50S |
| Education Level | Class XI Class XII Class X |
| Resource Type | Film |
| Subject | Reading |
