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The Importance of Being Earnest [Paperback]

Oscar Wilde (Author)

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Book Description

Release date: August 27, 2012 | ISBN-10: 1613822189 | ISBN-13: 978-1613822180

<DIV>Oscar Wilde was at once a family man and a homosexual outsider, a socialite, socialist, and Irish nationalist. His contradictions inspired him to ponder the roles and masks donned in conventional society, and his acute and wry insights are wonderfully displayed in this collection of his essential plays. Known not only for his brilliant, epigrammatic language, but also for his sense of theatrical design, color, and staging, Wilde created an enduring body of finely crafted works, whose delights and ironies still speak to modern audiences. In addition to Lady Windermere's Fan, Salomé, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband, A Florentine Tragedy, and The Importance of Being Earnest, this edition contains an introduction, notes and commentaries, and an excised scene from The Importance of Being Earnest. </div>

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } <DIV>Oscar Wilde was at once a family man and a homosexual outsider, a socialite, socialist, and Irish nationalist. His contradictions inspired him to ponder the roles and masks donned in conventional society, and his acute and wry insights are wonderfully displayed in this collection of his essential plays. Known not only for his brilliant, epigrammatic language, but also for his sense of theatrical design, color, and staging, Wilde created an enduring body of finely crafted works, whose delights and ironies still speak to modern audiences. In addition to Lady Windermere's Fan, Salomé, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband, A Florentine Tragedy, and The Importance of Being Earnest, this edition contains an introduction, notes and commentaries, and an excised scene from The Importance of Being Earnest. </div>

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"In short, there is material aplenty here for the average reader and considerable matter for the specialist." --English Literature in Transition 1880-1920

About the Author

Born in Ireland, Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (1854-1900) was educated in Dublin & Oxford and went on to become the leading and most prominent exponent of flamboyant aestheticism. As well as his many plays, he wrote one novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890), and published several volumes of poetry and criticism. He was imprisoned in 1895 for homosexual offences and after his release he died in exile in Paris. Richard Cave has edited a selection of Yeats' plays for Penguin Classics.

Product Details

Paperback: 156 pages
Publisher: Simon & Brown (August 27, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1613822189
ISBN-13: 978-1613822180
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,159 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“ He's very funny and it's a quick read. ” K. Townsend | 3 reviewers made a similar statement

“ It is indeed a classic and Oscar Wilde's best work by far. ” M. A. Bryden | 2 reviewers made a similar statement

“ I will try to remedy that omission before I die! ” George C. King | 2 reviewers made a similar statement

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! Classic! May 4, 2013

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Witty and funny! I love Oscar Wilde! Such a classic, if your considering buying this book, do it! It's great!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Humor April 30, 2013

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This is a great play/story! Nothing Cliche despite its age. I haven't read,heard, or viewed anything quite like this book/play. Very original and unique. Great read, I hope to see it performed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I liked it. April 17, 2013

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He's very funny and it's a quick read. I enjoyed mostly every page. I like the way he writes relationships.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic

Who cannot love this book?! It is indeed a classic and Oscar Wilde's best work by far. I wish I could have seen it performed when written.

Published 2 months ago by M. A. Bryden

4.0 out of 5 stars Great play!

I love this play! My teen is performing it soon! However, we were disappointed that the version we were sent was not an exact match to the picture shown. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Amy

5.0 out of 5 stars An earnest review

A pathologically witty play--signaled immediately by the pun lurking in the title--which punctures the trivial bubble of Victorian society. Read more

Published 5 months ago by George C. King

5.0 out of 5 stars tHE iMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

MY 16 yr old grandson was in this play at school. He played the part of Earnest and since I was not familiar with the story,I ordered this from Amazon. Enjoyed it!

Published 6 months ago by Doreybelle

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute CLASSIC

This is one of the CLASSICS!

I remember acting in this at school, I've seen it in professional theater and recently heard the audio book presentation. Read more

Published 7 months ago by PeterStagg

5.0 out of 5 stars An Important Play

The Importance of Being Earnest is my favorite non-musical play. Oscar Wilde is humorous and comical in his use of language in this play. Read more

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