Famous Authors: Oscar Wilde

As one in a series of nonfiction films investigating the lives and accomplishments of legendary literary figures, this program provides a brief foray into the 19th century career of Oscar Wilde. The documentary covers Wilde's authorship of such seminal works as Lady Windemere's Fan and The Importance of Being Earnest, and touches on his unconventional lifestyle - a lifestyle deemed scandalous at the time but relatively inconsequential by 21st century standards. The program draws from a wealth of archival materials that are presented onscreen.