Oscar Wilde, an eminent Irish writer born in Dublin in 1854, is the author of The Canterville Ghost and Other Short Stories. His literary career, marked by a distinctive style and sharp wit, established him as a master of satire and drama. Oscar Wilde, renowned for his contributions as playwright, poet and author, left a lasting legacy with such major works as The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest, which continue to captivate readers with their penetrating analysis of society and morality.