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The Importance of Being Earnest

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  • 102 pages
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Set in Victorian England, this farcical comedy explores themes of identity and social obligations through its protagonists, who adopt fictitious personas to navigate societal expectations. The play cleverly critiques the absurdities of upper-class life, showcasing Oscar Wilde's wit and humor. First performed in 1895, it remains a timeless examination of the lengths people go to for freedom and the trivialities of social conventions.

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Language
English
Released
2021
Pages
102
ISBN13
9789391316440
Series
First published
1895
Original title
The Importance of Being Earnest
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Set in Victorian England, this farcical comedy explores themes of identity and social obligations through its protagonists, who adopt fictitious personas to navigate societal expectations. The play cleverly critiques the absurdities of upper-class life, showcasing Oscar Wilde's wit and humor. First performed in 1895, it remains a timeless examination of the lengths people go to for freedom and the trivialities of social conventions.