Which of the following statements about Oscar Wilde is incorrect?

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His professional life concluded after he was imprisoned for the crime of "gross indecency."He maintained that art should transcend mere imitation and admiration of nature.Wilde wrote poems including "Bénédiction," "L’Albatros," and "Élévation."He was well-known for frequently employing paradox in his works.

Explanation

Option A is true: Wilde's career ended following his imprisonment for "gross indecency." Option B is accurate: he believed art should go beyond simply replicating or admiring the natural world. Option C is false: Wilde did not author poems such as "Bénédiction," "L’Albatros," and "Élévation." Option D is true: he was famous for his use of paradox.