Overview
Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest is a brilliant satire of Victorian society, filled with wit, irony, and enduring charm. A delightful comedy of manners, the play explores the absurdities of social conventions, the pursuit of love, and the consequences of pretending to be someone you're not. Set in a world where cucumber sandwiches can cause scandal and names can determine fate, Wilde's masterpiece remains as fresh and hilarious today as it was at its debut.
A comedy of manners where identity, irony, and cucumber sandwiches collide.
- Dive into Oscar Wilde's most famous and enduring play.
- Enjoy dazzling wordplay, sparkling wit, and biting satire.
- Explore themes of identity, double lives, and societal hypocrisy.
- Experience a comedy that critiques Victorian norms with humor and charm.
- Perfect for fans of theatre, literature, and sharp dialogue.
- Ideal for classroom study, dramatic reading, or personal enjoyment.
Themes Explored:
- The absurdity of social conventions.
- Dual identities and deception.
- The satire of romance and marriage.
- The superficiality of status and respectability.
- Irony, wit, and wordplay as tools of critique.
- | Author: Oscar Wilde
- | Publisher: Prakash Books
- | Publication Date: Apr 01, 2015
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- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9788175992856
- | ISBN-10: 8175992859
