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In a clever twist of identity, Jack Worthington navigates Victorian society by maintaining a fictitious brother named Earnest, allowing him to enjoy a double life. His secret is threatened when his lover, Gwendolyn, insists on marrying a man named Earnest. Complications arise when Algernon, a family friend, pretends to be Earnest to woo Jack's ward, Cecily, who believes she is already engaged to him. As both men juggle their romantic entanglements, they must prevent the truth about Earnest from being revealed, leading to comedic chaos.
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Oscar Wilde
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2020
- Pages
- 68
- ISBN13
- 9781513266701
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Humor, Classics, Love, LGBTQ+, Theatre Plays, 19th century, England, Comedies, Secrets, Great Britain, Adapted for Film, English Literature, Past, London, Satire, Irish Literature, Everyday Life, English Dramas, Substitution
- First published
- 1895
- Original title
- The Importance of Being Earnest
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- In a clever twist of identity, Jack Worthington navigates Victorian society by maintaining a fictitious brother named Earnest, allowing him to enjoy a double life. His secret is threatened when his lover, Gwendolyn, insists on marrying a man named Earnest. Complications arise when Algernon, a family friend, pretends to be Earnest to woo Jack's ward, Cecily, who believes she is already engaged to him. As both men juggle their romantic entanglements, they must prevent the truth about Earnest from being revealed, leading to comedic chaos.