The Importance of Being Earnest Annotated
The Importance of Being Earnest Annotated by Oscar Wilde is an independently published edition released in May 2021, featuring 101 pages in English. This play, first performed in 1895, presents a farcical comedy where the protagonists adopt fictitious identities to evade societal obligations. Set against the backdrop of late Victorian London, the narrative explores the triviality of serious institutions like marriage, offering a satirical take on the social norms of the time.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of humor and wit throughout the play, which highlights the absurdities of social conventions. The dialogue is characterized by its cleverness, contributing to the play’s status as a significant work in Wilde’s career. This annotated edition provides insights into the themes and context of the play, making it a valuable resource for those interested in fiction and humorous literature.
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“The Importance of Being Earnest A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is a play by Oscar Wilde. First performed on 14 February 1895 at the St James’s Theatre in London, it is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personae to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play’s major themes are the triviality with which it treats institutions as serious as marriage, and the resulting satire of Victorian ways. Some contemporary reviews praised the play’s humour and the culmination of Wilde’s artistic career, while others were cautious about its lack of social messages. Its high farce and witty dialogue have helped make The Importance of Being Earnest Wilde’s most enduringly popular play.
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