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Set in an opulent setting, the story unfolds at a lavish gathering hosted by Lady Chiltern, a woman of striking beauty. Guests are welcomed amidst the glow of a grand chandelier and the backdrop of an exquisite French tapestry. The atmosphere is enriched by the soft strains of a string quartet, while two charming women, Mrs. Marchmont and Lady Basil-Den, embody a fragile elegance, reminiscent of Watteau's art. The narrative hints at themes of social dynamics and the interplay of beauty and affectation in high society.
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An Ideal Husband, Oscar Wilde
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- An Ideal Husband
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Oscar Wilde
- Publisher
- 1ST WORLD LIBRARY
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN13
- 9781421850719
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Self-Help, Politics, Gifts for grandpa, Great Britain, Theatre Plays, Adapted for Film, Partnerships, Marriage, London
- First published
- 1895
- Original title
- An Ideal Husband
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Set in an opulent setting, the story unfolds at a lavish gathering hosted by Lady Chiltern, a woman of striking beauty. Guests are welcomed amidst the glow of a grand chandelier and the backdrop of an exquisite French tapestry. The atmosphere is enriched by the soft strains of a string quartet, while two charming women, Mrs. Marchmont and Lady Basil-Den, embody a fragile elegance, reminiscent of Watteau's art. The narrative hints at themes of social dynamics and the interplay of beauty and affectation in high society.