Playwright Oscar Wilde was an Irish writer and poet who is best known for his plays, such as The Importance of Being Earnest and Lady Windermere's Fan. He was also a prominent figure in the aesthetic movement of the late 19th century. Wilde was a controversial figure during his lifetime, and his works were often seen as scandalous. He was imprisoned for two years after being convicted of gross indecency in 1895. Despite this, Wilde remains one of the most celebrated writers of the Victorian era.