The Importance Of Being Earnest

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SKU: AXDBS0634
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Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” is a satirical masterpiece that stands as one of the wittiest and most enduring comedies in English literature. First performed in 1895, the play is a sharp critique of the social conventions and hypocrisy prevalent in Victorian society. Wilde employs a clever and humorous exploration of mistaken identities, absurd situations, and trivial concerns to expose the artificiality and superficiality of the upper echelons of society. The characters’ preoccupation with maintaining the illusion of earnestness while engaging in farcical situations creates a delightful comedic tension that satirizes the rigid expectations of the time.

Weight	0.14 kg
Author	Oscar Wilde
Publisher	Fingerprint! Publishing
Book Type	Fiction
Categories	Humor , Play
Best for	Personal Transformation
Ages	12+
Binding	Paperback
Edition	Latest edition (1 April 2015)
ISBN	978-8175992856
Language	English
Pages	120
Printing Remarks	Imported
Dimension	‎20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
Weight	0.14 kg

SKU: AXDBS0634 Categories: Children's Humor, Play Tag: Fiction

Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” is not merely a comedy of manners; it is a brilliant commentary on the absurdities of societal norms and the performative nature of identity. Through the characters of Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, Wilde addresses issues of social class, love, and the trivialities that occupy the minds of the upper crust. The play’s enduring popularity lies in its timeless humor, clever wordplay, and Wilde’s ability to expose the hypocrisies and pretensions of his contemporary society. As a result, “The Importance of Being Earnest” continues to captivate audiences, serving as both an entertaining farce and a profound examination of the absurdities inherent in the pursuit of social respectability.