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The important being earnest by Oscar Wilde [hard cover]

The important being earnest by Oscar Wilde [hard cover]

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The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a witty comedy of manners that satirizes Victorian society, social expectations, marriage, and the importance people place on appearances. The play follows two friends, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who create false identities to escape their social responsibilities and pursue romance. Their amusing deceptions lead to confusion, unexpected revelations, and comic misunderstandings. Through clever dialogue and sharp humour, Wilde exposes the hypocrisy of society and highlights the absurdities of love, identity, and respectability.

About the Author

Oscar Wilde was a celebrated Irish playwright, poet, novelist, and essayist, widely admired for his wit, humour, and brilliant use of language. Born on October 16, 1854, in Dublin, Ireland, he became one of the most prominent literary figures of the Victorian era. His works often challenged social conventions and exposed hypocrisy through satire and comedy. His famous writings include The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest, and An Ideal Husband. Wilde remains influential for his distinctive literary style and timeless observations about human nature and society.

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