CliffsNotes on Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest by Susan Van Kirk

CliffsNotes on Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest by Susan Van Kirk

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Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest is by far his most-read and most-acted play, popular with both a high school and college audience. This CliffsNotes literature study guide provides theater novices and veterans with a better understanding of Wilde's often-assigned play.

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CliffsNotes on Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest by Susan Van Kirk

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.

CliffsNotes on The Importance of Being Earnest offers a concise look at this Victorian farce, which tweaks the complacency and aristocratic attitudes prevalent among the wealthy upper class of the time. Hidden identities, fierce repartee, underlying passions, and surprises punctuate this lively play.

This study guide shows, through its expert commentaries, just how three sets of lovers clear up mishap and misunderstandings and end up happily ever after. Other features that help you figure out this survey of Victorian social issues include

  • A close look at the author's life, which itself was rife with scandal and ruin
  • Summaries and commentaries, act by act
  • Descriptive character analyses
  • A character map that reveal key relationships
  • Critical essays on Victorian views on compassion, religion, marriage, and more
  • A review section that tests your knowledge, and suggested essay topics

Classic literature or modern-day treasure--you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Kirk, Susan: - Susan Van Kirk holds a B.A. from Knox College and an M.Ed. from the University of Illinois. She has taught English for 30 years in Monmouth, Illinois.
SKU Non disponible
ISBN 13 9780764544613
ISBN 10 0764544616
Titre CliffsNotes on Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest
Auteur Susan Van Kirk
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Année de publication 2003-12-15
Nombre de pages 72
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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