The Importance of Being Earnest 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.
Comes as close to perfection as any comedy I can think of* Daily Telegraph *
Oscar Wilde's best-known work always had a claim to be the wittiest play in the English language. * Financial Times *
There is a real need for an updated, student-focused edition of this much taught play. * Jenny Stevens, author and series editor *
A fresh new edition of a theatrical favourite that fully evinces the contemporary appeal of Wildean theatre. * Chris Megson, Reader in Drama, Royal Holloway, University of London *
The play isn’t going anywhere, and Lucie’s expertise and proposed coverage look ideally suited to ‘free up’ the play from the grip of English Literature study and debate, and give something that Drama teachers can meaningfully engage with. * Matthew Nichols, Head of Drama at Manchester Grammar School, UK *
Oscar Wilde's best-known work always had a claim to be the wittiest play in the English language. * Financial Times *
There is a real need for an updated, student-focused edition of this much taught play. * Jenny Stevens, author and series editor *
A fresh new edition of a theatrical favourite that fully evinces the contemporary appeal of Wildean theatre. * Chris Megson, Reader in Drama, Royal Holloway, University of London *
The play isn’t going anywhere, and Lucie’s expertise and proposed coverage look ideally suited to ‘free up’ the play from the grip of English Literature study and debate, and give something that Drama teachers can meaningfully engage with. * Matthew Nichols, Head of Drama at Manchester Grammar School, UK *
Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin in 1856. His work includes The Picture of Dorian Gray, Lady Windermere's Fan, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband and The Importance of Being Earnest. He died in 1900.
Lucie Sutherland is Assistant Professor of Drama at the University of Nottingham, UK, and specialises in theatre and performance history and culture, specifically during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781350141933 |
| ISBN 10 | 1350141933 |
| Title | The Importance of Being Earnest |
| Author | Oscar Wilde |
| Series | Student Editions |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2022-02-10 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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