The importance of being earnest
Wilde, Oscar, 1854-19002010
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Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was an Irish playwright, poet, and author known for his sharp wit, flamboyant style, and celebrated works. In the 1890s, Wilde achieved fame as a playwright. One of his most successful plays, "The Importance of Being Earnest," is a comedic play that ridicules Victorian society's attitudes towards marriage, identity, and social obligations. The plot focuses on two protagonists, who create fictitious personas to escape their social duties and pursue romantic interests. Through a series of humorous misunderstandings and witty dialogue, the play remains one of Wilde's most enduring and popular works.
Main title:
The importance of being earnest / Oscar Wilde ; retold by Jane Rollason.
Author:
Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900, author
Imprint:
Harlow, Essex : Pearson Education Limited, 2010.
Collation:
vi, 42 pages : colour illustrations, 20 cm.
Notes:
Pearson English Readers Level 2
ISBN:
9781405892032
Dewey class:
822.8
Local class:
822.8
Language:
English
BRN:
4343291