{"product_id":"the-importance-of-being-earnest-3","title":"The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eThe Importance of Being Earnest\u003c\/em\u003e is a witty comedic play that satirizes Victorian society’s attitudes toward marriage, identity, and social expectations. The story follows two young men, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who both create false identities to escape their responsibilities and pursue romantic interests. Jack pretends to have a mischievous brother named Ernest, while Algernon invents an invalid friend to avoid social obligations. Confusion arises when both men fall in love and adopt the name “Ernest,” leading to humorous misunderstandings and revelations. In the end, hidden truths come to light, and the play resolves in a lighthearted conclusion. The work is known for its clever dialogue, irony, and satire of upper-class hypocrisy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"1524\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eOscar Wilde (1854–1900) was an Irish playwright, poet, and author known for his sharp wit, flamboyant style, and brilliant social satire. He became one of the most famous writers of the late Victorian era, producing works such as \u003cem data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eThe Picture of Dorian Gray\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eThe Importance of Being Earnest\u003c\/em\u003e. Wilde’s writing often critiques social norms, hypocrisy, and superficiality through humor and paradox. Despite his literary success, his career was cut short after he was imprisoned for “gross indecency,” a reflection of the harsh social attitudes of his time. Today, he is remembered as one of the greatest figures in English literature and drama.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44272505061633,"sku":"2TGVRU2V5-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/3000.jpg?v=1672998168","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-importance-of-being-earnest-3","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}