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First performed in 1895, The Importance of Being Earnest is a play full of mix-ups, unexpected plot twists, mistaken identities, and extraordinary quickfire wit. It was Wilde's greatest work and represents the climax of his career.This collection also contains Lady Windermere's Fan and An Ideal Husband, two brilliant comedies offering devastating social commentary on Victorian manners and morals.In these three works, the wisdom, wit, and literary genius of the greatest conversationalist of his age are on full display. They have amused and entertained audiences and readers alike for over a century.
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The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays, Oscar Wilde
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- Released
- 2020
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Oscar Wilde
- Publisher
- Arcturus Publishing Ltd
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN10
- 1838575774
- ISBN13
- 9781838575779
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Humor, Love, Classics, LGBTQ+, 19th century, England, Secrets, Great Britain, Theatre Plays, English Literature, Adapted for Film, Comedies, Past, London, Satire, Everyday Life, Irish Literature, English Dramas, Substitution
- First published
- 1895
- Original title
- The Importance of Being Earnest
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- First performed in 1895, The Importance of Being Earnest is a play full of mix-ups, unexpected plot twists, mistaken identities, and extraordinary quickfire wit. It was Wilde's greatest work and represents the climax of his career.This collection also contains Lady Windermere's Fan and An Ideal Husband, two brilliant comedies offering devastating social commentary on Victorian manners and morals.In these three works, the wisdom, wit, and literary genius of the greatest conversationalist of his age are on full display. They have amused and entertained audiences and readers alike for over a century.