Importance of Being Earnest, The (3 Act Version) by Oscar Wilde

Importance of Being Earnest, The (3 Act Version) by Oscar Wilde

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Importance of Being Earnest, The (3 Act Version) by Oscar Wilde

2011 Reprint of 1899 Edition. The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People was first performed on 14 February 1895 at St. James's Theatre in London. It is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personae in order 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 satirical treatment of Victorian manners and customs. Its high farce and witty dialogue have helped make it Wilde's most enduringly popular play.

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), a poet and playwright, is best remembered for his 1890s comedies, such as The Importance of Being Earnest, as well as his sad imprisonment and premature death.

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ISBN 13 9780573601903
ISBN 10 0573601909
Title Importance of Being Earnest, The (3 Act Version)
Author Oscar Wilde
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Samuel French Inc
Year published 2011-03-22
Number of pages 102
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