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The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

by Oscar Wilde

Can wit and wisdom coexist in a single narrative? Explore the answer in Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest." This timeless play, a masterstroke of Victorian-era literature, is a sparkling comedy of manners that satirizes the hypocrisies and duplicities of high society. Wilde skillfully weaves a tale of mistaken identities, love, and ludicrous deceit, all the while examining the frivolity of the upper classes. His razor-sharp dialogue and incisive social commentary will leave readers contemplating the true importance of being 'earnest' in a world obsessed with surface and image. A delicious blend of paradox and profundity, this classic is sure to engage, amuse, and provoke thought in equal measure.

Chapters 3
Books/Sections 3
Difficulty Beginner

Table of Contents

  • Act 1
  • Act 2
  • Act 3