1886

Birth of Wilde's Son Vyvyan

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What happened

In 1886, Oscar Wilde's second son, Vyvyan, was born in London, England, completing the Wilde household on Tite Street. Vyvyan would later become known for preserving and publishing his father's letters and memoirs, contributing to the legacy of one of literature's most celebrated figures. His birth marked a joyful moment in Wilde's life amidst his tumultuous career.

Literary impact

The expanding family further grounded Wilde's engagement with themes of childhood innocence and moral instruction, evident in the fairy tales he was composing during this period.

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