The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a renowned comedy published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on July 18, 2015. This edition spans 92 pages and is presented in English. The play features protagonists who adopt fictitious identities to evade the pressures of social obligations, set against the backdrop of Victorian London.
Readers will encounter a farcical exploration of societal norms, particularly the trivial treatment of serious institutions like marriage. The play employs sharp wit and humor to satirize Victorian conventions, making it a significant work in the realm of drama and performing arts. This edition is designed for easy reading and is suitable for stage productions, as it incurs no royalty fees.
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This famous comedy is a farce in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personages in order to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within the social conventions of 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. Contemporary reviews praised the play’s humor, although some were cautious about its explicit lack of social messages, while others foresaw the modern consensus that it was the culmination of Oscar Wilde’s artistic career. Its high farce and witty dialogue have helped make The Importance of Being Earnest Wilde’s most popular play. This edition is formatted to make for easy reading, and is printed on quality paper. For stage productions, no royalty fees apply.
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