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The Importance of Being Earnest

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Author: Oscar Wilde
Year: 2015
Language: en
Pages: 82
ISBN-13: 9781515072218
Dewey Decimal: 822.8
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The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a classic work published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on July 14, 2015. This edition spans 82 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows a wealthy philanthropist who adopts an abandoned baby found in a railway station. As the child matures into a respectable young man, he becomes the guardian of his benefactor’s daughter, all while secretly leading a double life that remains hidden even from his closest friend.

Readers will encounter a blend of farce and humor throughout this drama, characterized by its witty dialogue and comedic situations. The play explores themes of identity and social conventions, making it a notable piece within European literature. With its light-hearted tone and clever one-liners, this edition of The Importance of Being Earnest offers an engaging experience for those interested in classic comedic works.


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A wealthy philanthropist adopts an abandoned baby he finds in a railway station waiting room. The child grows into a fine, upstanding young man. When his benefactor dies, he is made the guardian of the old man’s lovely young daughter. But unknown to everyone, he leads a double life that even his best friend knows nothing about.The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People to give it its full name is an utterly delightful, frothy creation, with elements of farce, non-stop humor and a veritable tsunami of brilliantly comic one-liners. As a light hearted, wacky laugh a minute creation The Importance of Being Earnest has few rivals.

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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2015.
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ISBN-13: 9781515072218.
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Language: en. Pages: 82.

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