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Jack and Algernon are wealthy gentlemen. Jack (known to Algernon as Ernest) lives a respectable life in the country providing an example to his young ward Cecily. Algernon lives in luxury in London and has invented an imaginary invalid friend (Bunbury) whom he visits in the country whenever an unappealing social engagement presents itself. Jack has also invented a character - a wayward younger brother called Ernest whom he uses as pretext for going up to London and enjoying himself
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The Importance of Being Earnest, F. H. Cornish, Oscar Wilde
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- Released
- 2011
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- F. H. Cornish, Oscar Wilde
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 115
- ISBN10
- 0230408680
- ISBN13
- 9780230408685
- Series
- Collection
- Macmillan readers. Upper level
- 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
- Jack and Algernon are wealthy gentlemen. Jack (known to Algernon as Ernest) lives a respectable life in the country providing an example to his young ward Cecily. Algernon lives in luxury in London and has invented an imaginary invalid friend (Bunbury) whom he visits in the country whenever an unappealing social engagement presents itself. Jack has also invented a character - a wayward younger brother called Ernest whom he uses as pretext for going up to London and enjoying himself