The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a play that presents a farcical comedy centered on characters who adopt fictitious identities to evade societal expectations. Independently published on August 24, 2019, this edition contains 83 pages and is written in English. The play, first performed in 1895, explores the absurdity of social conventions in late Victorian London, particularly regarding marriage and societal obligations.
Readers will find a sharp satire woven through witty dialogue and humorous situations, highlighting the triviality of serious institutions. The play engages with themes of identity and societal norms, offering a critique of Victorian values while entertaining with its clever plot twists. This edition invites audiences to reflect on the nature of truth and deception within the framework of comedy, making it a notable work in the realm of drama and fiction.
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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 personæ 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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