The Importance of Being Earnest - Oscar Wilde - Books - Adelphi Press - 9781787245914 - June 10, 2018
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The Importance of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde

The Importance of Being Earnest

A farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious persona to escape burdensome social obligations. The play satirises social conventions of late Victorian London, and treats with triviality institutions as serious as marriage. The play opens with Algernon Moncrieff, an idle young gentleman, receiving his best friend, Jack Worthing (Ernest). Ernest has come from the country to propose to Algernon's cousin, Gwendolen Fairfax. Algernon refuses to consent until Ernest explains why his cigarette case bears the inscription, 'From little Cecily, with her fondest love to her dear Uncle Jack.' Ernest is forced to admit to living a double life.

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released June 10, 2018
ISBN13 9781787245914
Publishers Adelphi Press
Pages 88
Dimensions 133 × 203 × 5 mm   ·   108 g
Language English  

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