Oscar Wilde
It was Wilde's only novel. This topic is part of Authors within Arts & Culture. This page currently draws on 9 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Oscar Wilde trivia questions
Oscar Wilde wrote which novel about a portrait that ages instead of its subject?
Answer: The Picture of Dorian Gray
Bonus fact: It was Wilde's only novel.
Which Wilde comedy features the line and concept of 'Earnest' as a name and virtue?
Answer: The Importance of Being Earnest
Bonus fact: The play is a masterpiece of social comedy.
Oscar Wilde was born in which city?
Answer: Dublin
Bonus fact: He was Irish and later became a leading literary figure in London.
Who is Gwendolen Fairfax’s mother in The Importance of Being Earnest?
Answer: Lady Bracknell
Bonus fact: Oscar Wilde’s comedy was first performed in 1895.
Who wrote The Picture of Dorian Gray?
Answer: Oscar Wilde
Bonus fact: 1890–1891 novel by Oscar Wilde.
Who wrote The Importance of Being Earnest?
Answer: Oscar Wilde
Bonus fact: Play written by Oscar Wilde.
Who wrote Lady Windermere's Fan?
Answer: Oscar Wilde
Bonus fact: The comedy premiered in 1892.
Who wrote The Happy Prince?
Answer: Oscar Wilde
Bonus fact: The story was published in 1888.
Who wrote The Canterville Ghost?
Answer: Oscar Wilde
Bonus fact: The story was first published in 1887.