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How did Victorian society view Oscar Wilde? Oscar Wilde
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How did Victorian society view Oscar Wilde?

Victorian society had a complex relationship with Oscar Wilde. While he was admired for his writing and brilliant wit, his lifestyle and the public scandal involving his trial and imprisonment for homosexuality were met with widespread condemnation. His works often challenged societal conventions, which both attracted and repelled Victorian audiences.