Exceptional Acrostic contest Poetry : Oscar Wilde by Jackarrie Poet or Author Acrostic contest entry

Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin, to Sir William and Lady Jane Wilde Socialism, one of his many interests, yet at times acclaimed, at times reviled Controversial larger than life poet, dramatist, author, a scholarly celebrity An academic, he became one of London's top writers with a known complexity Revered for his great plays, famous quotes are part of his legacy   While Wilde expounded an anarchist philosophy Imprisoned for two years accused of homosexuality Lamented on his life, in his spiritual journey he wrote about his crime De  Profundis a great write but sad, because he was a victim of the time Exhibitionist, this poet had more to give, died of meningitis when only in his prime.   Recognized Author Notes (16 October 1854 - 30 November 1900) Wilde is still better remembered for his personal life ,his exuberant personality, consummate wit and infamous imprisonment for homosexuality, than for his literary accomplishments. "I don't regret for a single moment having lived for pleasure. I did it to the full, as one should do everything that one does. There was no pleasure I did not experience. I threw the pearl of my soul into a cup of wine. I went down the primrose path to the sound of flutes. I lived on honeycomb. But to have continued the same life would have been wrong because it would have been limiting" Oscar Wilde Written in DE Profundis in prision.

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