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The Life and Times of Oscar Wilde

Join us on this exploration of the life and times of the king of comebacks that made Oscar Wilde the literary icon that he is.

The Importance of Being Earnest: Humor Writing Lodestone

Want to see what humor writing should look like? Re-visit The Importance of Being Earnest.

Let’s Talk About Ursula K. Le Guin, Oscar Wilde, and Taoism

How science fiction writer Ursula K. Le Guin, poet and playwright Oscar Wilde, and Lao Tzu's fundamental Taoism text, the TAO TE CHING, are all connected.

Happy Birthday, Oscar Wilde, and Thanks for the Wisdom

A Rioter celebrates Oscar Wilde quotes on his birthday.

Meet an Oscar Wilde-Themed Novelty Gastropub in New York

It's both Victorian AND Prohibition-themed.

Advice for Politicians from The Picture of Dorian Gray

What members of Congress and other politicians can learn from Oscar Wilde's classic The Picture of Dorian Gray.

AS IF!: Literary References in Clueless

It's not just an adaptation of Emma! Clueless is packed with literary references.

10 Upcoming Biographies and Histories in 2014

You may have guessed this already but I just miiiight have a tiny obsession with history: talking about it, reading ...

Mind the Gap: The Well-Readheads on a Few Books They Haven’t Read

LH: So, my little snuggle bunny, today we’re going to discuss the gaps in our reading education by naming a ...

12 Dead Authors You Should Follow On Twitter

In an effort to preserve and/or satirize the words of great authors of yesteryear, many have set up Twitter accounts ...