Name: The Importance of Being Earnest
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Author: Wilde, Oscar
ISBN: 9789357943222

Type

Physical Book

Author

Oscar Wilde

Publisher

V & S Publisher

Language

Inglés

Pages

106

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6 x 14.0 x 0.6 cm

Weight

0.13 kg.

ISBN13

9789357943222

Synopsis "The Importance of Being Earnest"

"The truth is rarely pure and never simple." This iconic line from The Importance of Being Earnest perhaps best sums up the spirit of this play, written by Oscar Wilde. The farcical comedy is a satire on the hypocrisy of late 19th-century Victorian society. Performed in 1895 at the St James's Theatre, in London, and published in 1899, the play has long been considered to be Wilde's most famous work as a playwright. Widely appreciated by readers of all ages, the witty masterpiece is centered on the themes of marriage, social expectations, class and the lifestyle in Victorian society. The play portrays the events in the lives of two men - Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff - who use deception to bend the truth to seek thrill in their lives. Known as the first-of-its-kind modern comedy in England, the play is regarded for its witty dialogues and eccentric characters. Counted among the best of satirical comedies, The Importance of Being Earnest continues to delight readers with its comical yet snappy banter that brings out the absurdity of human behaviour.

Oscar Wilde

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Oscar Wilde es considerado uno de los dramaturgos más destacados del Londres victoriano tardío. Además, fue una celebridad de la época debido a su gran y aguzado ingenio. Hoy en día, es recordado por sus epigramas, sus cuentos, sus obras de teatro, su única novela, El retrato de Dorian Gray, y la tragedia de su encarcelamiento, seguida de su muerte prematura.

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