The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a classic play published by Read Books on June 21, 2018. This edition spans 118 pages and is presented in English. The play, first performed in London in 1895, explores the nature and purpose of marriage while satirizing the morals and assumptions of Victorian society.
Readers will find a humorous and critical examination of societal norms, particularly regarding romantic relationships and the institution of marriage. The narrative cleverly critiques Victorian values through its witty dialogue and engaging characters. This edition invites readers to reflect on themes of identity and social expectations, making it a notable work within the realms of drama and literary criticism.
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Classic Books Library presents this brand new edition of Oscar Wilde’s famous play, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” first performed in London in 1895. The play questions the nature and purpose of the institution of marriage, poking fun at the morals, assumptions and constraints found in Victorian values. During the play’s release, Wilde’s social life was aired to the Victorian public after an altercation with his lover’s father, resulting in him being sent to prison for his homosexual relationship. Oscar Wilde (1884-1900) was an Irish author, playwright and poet. He moved from Dublin to Oxford where he studied under renowned art critics Walter Pater and John Ruskin and became associated with the literary and philosophical movement of Aestheticism.
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