Lord Alfred Douglas Biography

Lord Alfred Douglas, Poet
Known asBosie
Occup.Poet
FromUnited Kingdom
BornOctober 22, 1870
Powick, Worcestershire, England
DiedMarch 20, 1945
Lancing, West Sussex, England
Aged74 years
Lord Alfred Douglas, additionally called "Bosie", was a British writer and also poet that is best recognized for his connection with the popular playwright Oscar Wilde. He was born on October 22, 1870, in Powick, Worcestershire, England, as well as was the 3rd child of the Marquess of Queensberry.

Douglas was informed at Winchester College as well as Magdalen College, Oxford, where he established a credibility as a talented poet and author. In 1891, he satisfied Oscar Wilde, that was already a widely known writer and also playwright, and both men rapidly came to be involved in a romantic relationship.

Their connection was debatable at the time, as homosexuality was prohibited in England, as well as Wilde's subsequent trial as well as jail time for lewdness created a rumor that destroyed his online reputation as well as finished his occupation. Douglas was likewise openly slammed for his organization with Wilde, and his connection with his daddy, the Marquess of Queensberry, was stressed consequently.

Complying with Wilde's imprisonment, Douglas remained to compose and also publish poetry, along with essays and other works. He also remained involved in different disputes as well as detractions throughout his life, consisting of a public feud with the author and critic H.G. Wells.

Douglas passed away on March 20, 1945, in Lancing, West Sussex, England, at the age of 74. Regardless of his credibility as a gifted author and poet, he is commonly remembered mainly for his association with Oscar Wilde and for the scandal that surrounded their relationship. Nonetheless, his contributions to literary works and also his colorful life continue to fascinate scholars and readers today.

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Related authors: Oscar Wilde (Dramatist), H.G. Wells (Author), Lord Alfred Douglas (Poet)

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5 Famous quotes by Lord Alfred Douglas

Small: The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about
"The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about"
Small: I believe in love, always
"I believe in love, always"
Small: The artist is the creator of beautiful things
"The artist is the creator of beautiful things"
Small: I am the Love that dare not speak its name
"I am the Love that dare not speak its name"
Small: Wilde is the greatest force for evil that has appeared in Europe during the last 350 years
"Wilde is the greatest force for evil that has appeared in Europe during the last 350 years"